broad-leaved hunangāmoho
Chionochloa conspicua | hunangāmoho, broad-leaved bush tussock
Growing as a dense tussock with long, arching silvery to mid-green leaves, often tinged red-brown, broad-leaved hunangāmoho brings texture and movement to the landscape. Hardy and easy to grow, it suits both large-scale plantings and domestic gardens, performing well around ponds and streams, in open borders, or as a striking specimen plant. An evergreen alpine tussock, it thrives in sun to light shade, tolerates wind and drought once established, and is well suited to low-maintenance, naturalistic garden settings.
typical habitat.
coastal areas
river terracesdrainage.
moist
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 1.5m
width | 1m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | November - March
fruiting | February - April
did you know?
A large tussock grass with an elegant, architectural form, Chionochloa conspicua is often compared to toetoe or pampas, but is generally more refined, with a softer, more open habit. It is distinguished from other Chionochloa species by its notably wide leaves and large, prominent flowering panicles. In summer, it produces tall, feathery flower heads that rise above the foliage and are highly valued for cut and dried floral arrangements.