Ornamental Grass – Pheasant’s Tail Grass

Botanical name: anemanthele lessoniana

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height and 5 ft in width

Bloom time: summer and fall

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Flower color: red/pink/brown

Foliage color: green/red/orange

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size every growing season

Pruning instructions: cut down to about 6 inches off of the ground in the late winter to make room for new growth

Propagation methods: propagate using division in the spring and fall

Landscape use: boarders, ground cover, container plants

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: year-round color that changes with the seasons

Watering instructions: bi-weekly watering during periods of drought

Fertilizing instructions : best fertilized with compost

Best time to plant: spring/early fall

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: coneflower, yarrow, agapanthus

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: not invasive