Anemanthele lessoniana Gossamer Grass
Anemanthele lessoniana gossamer grass, also known as Pheasant’s Tail Grass, is a striking ornamental grass native to New Zealand. It’s celebrated for its graceful, arching foliage, which displays shimmering hues of gold, copper, and green throughout the year. This versatile grass brings colour, texture, and movement to both native gardens and contemporary landscapes. Whether you’re looking to fill a difficult spot with year-round appeal or create a layered planting scheme, Anemanthele lessoniana gossamer grass delivers beauty and robustness with minimal fuss.
Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)
Pheasant's Tail Grass, Stipa arundinacea, Bent Grass, New Zealand Wind Grass, Gossamer Grass
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:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
