Chionochloa flavescens
(Broad-leaved Snow Tussock)

Chionochloa flavescens
(Broad-leaved Snow Tussock)

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2.5L Pot $9.50 $9.00

Details:

Type: Grass
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 1 m
Mature Width: 1 m
Site Condition: Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Waterways
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Drainage: Dry, Moist
Features: Suitable for bordering or edging. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: White. Foliage colour: Green. Fruit colour: White. Native. Suitable restoration species.

Chionochloa flavescens, commonly known as Snow Grass or Haumata, is grown for its foliage, golden tassels, and hardiness. It grows as a clump to about 1.5 m high and the same wide bearing narrow, green leaves with a graceful arch. Chionochloa flavescens is a hardy grass that is commonly planted alongside water, mass planted under trees, or individually in rock gardens, or used to line a walkway or driveway. Smaller than the South Island Toetoe Austroderia richardii plus handles drier conditions.

Habitat: 

Flowering: Summer [December - February]
Fruiting:    

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