Chionochloa rubra (Red Tussock Grass)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusChionochloa
Speciesrubra
SynonymsC. conspicua 'Rubra', Danthonia raoulii var. rubra
CategoryPerennials
OriginNew Zealand.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)hardy to -20
Temperature (°F)-5 - 0
Height75 cm
Spread74 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn ornamental grass with quill-like, bronze-green leaves and small, elegant flowers.
ShapeArching, fountain-like shape.
LandscapeGreat backdrop for flower borders and beds.
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a moist, well drained soil. The foliage will take on a greyish colour if not provided with enough water.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are linear and quill-like, bronze-green in colour.
Flower DescriptionSmall, elegant flowers appear on thread-like stems.

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