Stipa arundinacea Anemanthele lessoniana
stipa arundinacea anemanthele lessoniana is the botanical synonym for Anemanthele lessoniana, more commonly known as Pheasant's Tail Grass. This highly ornamental grass is treasured by New Zealand gardeners for its graceful arching foliage and spectacular autumn colours. Versatile, hardy, and beautifully textural, Anemanthele lessoniana brings life and movement to borders, rockeries, and contemporary plantings throughout Aotearoa.
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
