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New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

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Overview

Anemanthele lessoniana, commonly known as Pheasant's Tail Grass, is an ornamental grass reaching 2-3 ft in height with a similar spread. This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall. Its airy flower panicles enhance the display in summer. Hardy in zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types, adding movement and texture to gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 8–10Type Grass, ShrubClimate Temperate
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil typesNew Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — commonly known as Pheasant's Tail GrassNew Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — is an ornamental grass reaching 2-3 ft in height with a similar spreadNew Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — Its airy flower panicles enhance the display in summerNew Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — adding movement and texture to gardensNew Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — transitioning from green to copper-orange as the seasons progress+24

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Grass, Shrub
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — commonly known as Pheasant's Tail Grass
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — is an ornamental grass reaching 2-3 ft in height with a similar spread
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — Its airy flower panicles enhance the display in summer
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — adding movement and texture to gardens
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — transitioning from green to copper-orange as the seasons progress
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — this evergreen species has a clumping habit and is renowned for its fine-textured
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — is a graceful and ornamental perennial grass that can provide a stunning visual impact in any garden design
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — commonly referred to as Pheasant's Tail Grass
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — Originating from New Zealand
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