Tiger grass - Thysanolaena

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$6.50

Lush well-behaved 3m privacy screen will not sucker or run like bamboo. Essential for Asian-style gardens, elegant in casual outdoor spaces. Happy in large pots. Needs a frost free climate. Will not attract tigers to your garden - try catnip instead ;)

"I bought this Tiger grass from you in early 2020 and look at it now! In just over two years it has grown into a stunning screen and provided a tropical feel to my garden. I thought I’d share my joy with you."
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Description

Thysanolaena maxima - tiger grass

APPEARANCE: Fast-growing alternative to bamboo, producing long slender canes and large leaves. Does not produce side shoots or invasive runners like true bamboo.
USE IN: Balinese and Asian-style gardens. Feature planting or mass planted for screening and a wall of vibrant green foliage. Suitable for large containers.
LOCATION: This shrub prefers full sun but will tolerate a small amount of shade. Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter. Leaves may become yellow in cooler climates during winter and become green again in spring.
CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Mulch and water well, provide plenty of water while the plant becomes established and during dry periods. Frost sensitive.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 3m H x 2m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide

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