Anemanthele lessoniana ‘Sirocco’
- Sep 10, 2024
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Anemanthele lessoniana ‘Sirocco’
If you are looking to add color, movement and texture to your garden, Anemanthele lessoniana ‘Sirocco’ just might be the thing you’re looking for. This lovely grass grows 12-14 inches tall by 22-24 inches wide, and forms dense tussocks of semi-arching, fine-textured foliage. The foliage emerges green and then develops steaks of gold, copper, orange and red as the seasons change. The colors become more intense during the colder months of the year. The effect is dramatic and creates a vivid display of color when mass planted along a border.
For a drought tolerant container garden, ‘Sirocco’ is beautiful planted in the center of large terra-cotta or ceramic pots and ringed with Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot'. Plant in full sun. (Anemanthele will tolerate part shade, however the color of the foliage will remain mostly green)
We are currently growing Anemanthele lessoniana ‘Sirocco’ in 1 gallon containers. Give us a call,
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The way you described the Sirocco grass shifting colors through the seasons, especially that coppery tone it develops in sunlight, really stood out—it feels like a plant that’s constantly changing character. It made me wonder how much of that appeal comes from its movement in the wind versus its color transformation over time. Do you think it works better as a focal point or more as part of a larger planting scheme? It has that same “simple element that becomes surprisingly dynamic” feeling, a bit like an IT Assignment Helper in UK moment.