Chionochloa flavescens

Also Known As

Chionochloa flavicans
Broad-Leaved Sow Tussock Grass
Snow Tussock

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 30"
W: 40"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Chionochloa flavescens plant details

Chionochloa flavescens is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chionochloa flavescens

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 40 IN - wide, 0 - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chionochloa flavescens

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely and graceful New Zealand grass, arching with summer flowers in pale tassels that stand out against the finely textured, bright evergreen leaves. Forms clumps to 30" tall x 40" wide in sun and well-drained soil. Best with regular water in sun to part shade where soil is well-drained. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gallivanting around New Zealand's North Island on cliffs and rocky outcrops, this graceful Cortaderia relative sports lustrous dark green tussocks. Creamy silvered plumes elegantly drape on lax stems, which emanate from the cascading, loosely arranged evergreen foundation. A versatile long-lived grass whose steadfast disposition handles drought and an array of soils, Chionochloa flavicans can stand alone or be grouped as a fluid-looking ground cover, especially when planted on a hillside.