- 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
