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Chionochloa flavescens

Chionochloa flavescens

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Snow Tussock, Haumata, Snow Grass, Snowgrass

Chionochloa flavescens, commonly known as Snow Grass or Haumata, is grown for its foliage, golden tassels, and hardiness. It grows as a clump to about 1.5 m high and the same wide bearing narrow, green leaves with a graceful arch. Chionochloa flavescens is a hardy grass that is commonly planted alongside water, mass planted under trees, or individually in rock gardens, or used to line a walkway or driveway.

Chionochloa flavescens (Snow Tussock) is currently unavailable.

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:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Snow Tussock, Haumata, Snow Grass, Snowgrass
Sku	10060

What is the optimum Chionochloa flavescens spacing?

The optimum Chionochloa flavescens spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 1 metre apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 1.8 metres apart. The Chionochloa flavescens spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 1.4 metres apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Chionochloa flavescens in NZ?

Chionochloa flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens care?

The most important part of Chionochloa flavescens 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.