This is a large clump-forming evergreen grass. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves are long narrow and dark green tinged orange. In the winter, the whole clump will turn a rich rusty orange colour. In mid summer, arching stems of fluffy, pinkish-purple flowers will appear.
| Lifecycle | evergreen perennial |
| Origin Of Plant | New Zealand |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy: the plant can tolerate temperatures d |
| Height in Metres (Lower) | 0.50 |
| Height in Metres (Higher) | 1.00 |
| Spread in Metres (Lower) | 0.75 |
| Spread in Metres (Higher) | 1.25 |
| Colour of Flowers | pink-purple |
| Spring Colour | dark green |
| Summer Colour | green orange brown |
| Autumn Colour | green orange brown |
| Winter Colour | orange brown |
| Flower Bloom Start | Mid summer |
| Soil Conditions | well drained soil |
| Light Requirements | Full sun |