Pheasant's tail grass

Anemanthele lessoniana (syn. stipa arundinacea)

Pheasant's tail grass - Anemanthele lessoniana (syn. stipa arundinacea)

Common Name: Pheasant's tail grass
Genus: Anemanthele
Species: lessoniana (syn. stipa arundinacea)

Category: Grasses & Bamboos

Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 1.20 m (120 cm)

Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile medium to light well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)

    One of the best and most versatile evergreen grasses this will thrive in sun or shade and glows shades of copper gold and bronze in the autumn, hence its common name Pheasant’s Tail Grass. It has a soft arching habit so plant it among shrubs for textural contrast or in a mixed or herbaceous border.

  • Garden care: In spring tease out dead foliage by gently running your fingers through it as if it were hair. It may self-seed but simply pull out seedlings when you see them.

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