ANEMANTHELE lessoniana (syn. STIPA arundinacea)
Medium
Sun
Green
Orange
Reasonable soil
Multiple
RHS Award of Garden Merit
100% Peat Free
Description
Anemanthele lessoniana
Height x Spread: 60cm x 60cm
Pheasant's Tail Grass is just one of the very descriptive common names for this wonderful grass. As the arching foliage matures in late summer, deep reddish-orange hues develop, enhanced by rusty red feathery flowers.
A sunny border with free draining soil, or even stony ground are the best conditions for successful growing. Ideal for a coastal or informal garden, it also contrasts well with perennials such as Achillea and Verbena rigida. To avoid self seeding, remove the flowers above the foliage in late autumn.
Rosy's Colour Picks
ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
Sprays of bright orange/red flowers with a distinct yellow centre appear in summer, over grey foliage. A favourite ingredient of many a RHS Hampton Court show garden, it produces masses of flowers ..
VERBENA rigida
Commonly known as the Hardy Garden Verbena, Verbena rigida is a perennial, however, it is often grown as an annual. Available for Mail Order from April - August
SCABIOSA caucasica 'Miss Wilmott'
Large, creamy white flowers, with tightly packed pincushion centres ringed with gently ruffled flat petals,. .Available for Mail Order from April - August
OENOTHERA Rosy Shimmers ('Harshim' PBR) (G)
Large pale pink flowers all summer on red stems with foliage that has a purple tint initially in the season later becoming dark green. Available for Mail Order from April - August