Anemanthele
( an - em - AN - thee - le )
At-A-Glance Information
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Anemanthele lessoniana, commonly called Pheasant's Tail Grass, Gossamer Grass, or New Zealand Wind Grass, this semi-evergreen grass needs full sun or partial shade and moderate to regular water to perform well. It is the only species in the genus Anemanthele, which is in the plant family Poaceae. It grows best in zones 14-24. Native to New Zealand, it is fine-textured and colorful, doing best in cooler temperatures. It grows quickly to form a dense 2.5-3 feet tall and wide tuft. Leaves are slender and arching in olive-green, and change colors in summer, fall and winter to shades of orange and copper. In early summer, stems 2.5 feet tall produce feathery, dangling flowers. This plant is great when used as a focal point, or as a large scale groundcover. It also grows well in large containers. Flowers are great in fresh or dried arrangements.
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Caring for ANEMANTHELE LESSONIANA
The appearance of this grass can be improved by removing any dead growth in early spring. Needs to be cut back to 6-10 inches tall in late winter every couple of years to encourage new foliage to grow.
Propagation
Problems and Pests
Gallery
Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
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A field of thea sinensis
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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'
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Videos
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A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 151, Anemanthele lessoniana
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