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Red Ornamental Grass

Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful, orange and green foliage growing in a pot.

Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

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Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New Zealand. It features slender, arching foliage that emerges green and transforms into a striking blend of copper, orange, and gold hues, particularly in autumn and winter. This semi-evergreen grass produces airy, reddish-brown flower panicles in late summer, adding movement and texture to garden spaces.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Large Carex comans red plants with elegant, bronze-red foliage.

Carex comans Red

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Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and typically reaches 40 cm in height and 60 cm in width. Carex comans Red is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, used in rock gardens, or grown in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

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