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Week 13 – March 28, 2024

Plant Information

Sirocco ColorGrass® Anemanthele

  • Sirocco ColorGrass® Anemanthele - Bloom
  • Sirocco ColorGrass® Anemanthele - Container
  • Sirocco ColorGrass® Anemanthele - Landscape
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Anemanthele lessoniana

Common Name: Stipa Grass

Hardiness Zone: 7a - 10b

Hardiness Degree: 0°F (-17.8°C)

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 25 - 30" (64 - 76cm)

Height: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Width: 22 - 24" (56 - 61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Adds movement and texture to a wide range of settings, turns shades of copper and pink under cool conditions, natural sunlight and maturity.

Grower Information:

Complementary colour
The ColorGrass Collection lets you grow and sell the broadest range of ornamental grasses from seed! These unique varieties accent landscapes and containers with height, colour and texture.

Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 8 weeks

The only pink grass from seed. Colour turns to shades of copper and pink under cool conditions, natural sunlight and maturity. Adds movement and texture to landscapes, gardens, mixed containers and baskets.
Colour group: Green/Brown
Containers: 4 in./10 cm, 6 in./15 cm*, Gallon
*3 plants per pot