Plant Guide

Chionochloa flavicans

Clump forming tussock grass with weeping green leaves. Gracefully arching flower stems with drooping, silky, pale green plumes, turning a cream colour with maturity. The first flowers appear in late spring and may remain on the plant until the next season. Often referred to as a miniature toetoe. Occurs naturally in localised areas along the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Hardy to -12oC.

Looks great in combination with flaxes and Muehlenbeckia astonii.

In warm and humid areas Chionochloa flavicans is prone to Phytophtera, so will need to be planted in dry or free-draining soil.

Type of plant

Herbaceous - Perennial

Size

1 x 1 m

Landscape Use

foliage and flower display

Specifications

  • Temperature: Hardy
  • Light: Medium High
  • Moisture: Low Medium
  • Soil: Light Medium
  • Wind tolerance: High
  • Coastal tolerance: High