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
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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