Photo by Patricia Cunningham
Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco'
Also Known As
- Anemanthele 'Sirocco'
- Stipa 'Sirocco'
- Stipa arundinacea 'Sirroco'
- Pheasant Tail Grass
- Sirocco Feather Reed Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco' plant details
Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze, gold and green foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze, gold and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
(Pheasant Tail Grass) A beautiful fountain of narrow green, bronze and golden leaves with an overall copper hue! 2’ tall x 2-3’ wide evergreen clump – Dryish soils intensify color – Flowers are subtle, misty with tinges of purple and gold June Sept – One of the prettiest grasses available! Full sun, reasonable drainage – likes to dry out between waterings – Deer proof – Easy!! USDA Z8 3” pot
Garden photo gallery of Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco'
By: Patricia Cunningham
Gardening facts about Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco' plant
How to Grow Anemanthele lessoniana 'Sirocco'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Anemanthele for your garden
aka Stipa arundinacea, Stipa lessoniana, New Zealand Wind Grass, Pheasant Grass, Pheasant's Tail Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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