Snowgrass
Chionochloa spp.
Chionochloa-flavicans by Grapeman4 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Snowgrass Overview
The genus Chionochloa contains about 25 clumping, evergreen, perennial grasses from the Poaceae family. Chionochloa plants are also termed Snowgrass. These are distributed mainly in New Zealand, with some species found in other locations nearby like New Guinea and Australia's Lord Howe Island. Common reasons for growing include their overall graceful appearance, colourful foliage and delicate flowers. The flowers are very small and feathery, borne on taller stems above the leaves.
How to propagate Snowgrass
Seed
Propagate by seed in spring or autumn.
Division
By division in autumn; however forms should be propagated by division only.
Other uses of Snowgrass
Grown for their strong, elegant shape and colourful foliage which can be dried.