Details
 
 
 
Anemanthele lessoniana is an elegant clump-forming grass with narrow arching leaves, becoming tinged with red or orange in summer and autumn, and airy arching sprays of red-brown flowers in late summer.
 
 
 
Hardiness
 
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
 
 
H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
 
 
 
Aspect
 
South-facing, West-facing or East-facing
 
 
 
Exposure
 
Sheltered or Exposed
 
 
 
Moisture
 
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained soil
 
 
 
Soil
 
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
0.5 ? 1 metres
 
Ultimate spread
 
1- 1.5 metres
 
Time to Ultimate size
 
About 2 ? 5 Years
 
 
 
How to grow
 
Cultivation
 
Grow in moderately fertile, medium to light well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of partial shade and heavier soils and temperatures down to around -10?C (14?F) for short periods
 
 
 
Propagation
 
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
 
 
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
 
Flower borders and beds Garden Edging City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal Architectural Gravel Garden Prairie Planting
 
 
 
How to care
 
Pruning
 
Comb out dead and winter damaged leaves in early spring
 
Pests
 
Generally pest free
 
 
 
Diseases
 
Generally trouble-free