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Chionochloa conspicua

Chionochloa conspicua

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Hunangamoho, Snowgrass

Chionochloa conspicua, commonly known as Snowgrass or Snow Tussock, is a hardy, NZ native, ornamental grass. It grows as a large tussock with long, arching, mid-green leaves tinged red-brown to about 1.6 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Chionochloa conspicua is often used for wetland revegetation it is also very effective in large gardens or for planting around water features such as ponds and streams. That said, Snowgrass does make a fabulous addition to a garden.

Chionochloa conspicua (Hunangamoho) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Chionochloa available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.60 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Hunangamoho, Snowgrass
Sku	10059

What is the optimum Chionochloa conspicua spacing?

The optimum Chionochloa conspicua spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 80-100 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 1.5 metres apart. The Chionochloa conspicua spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 1 metre apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Chionochloa conspicua in NZ?

Chionochloa conspicua is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Chionochloa conspicua is favoured by landscape designers across NZ. It is the showy flower heads, tidy form, and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

What is required for Chionochloa conspicua care?

The most important part of Chionochloa conspicua care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.