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
	
	
							
											
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								| 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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