Attractive architecturally shaped olive green to brassy ochre foliage contrasts well with other plants. Effective flowerheads. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chionochloa rubra
Attractive architecturally shaped olive green to brassy ochre foliage contrasts well with other plants. Effective flowerheads
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Chionochloa |
---|---|
Species | rubra |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | brown |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting, Border, Dried flowers, Container, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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