Thysanolaena maxima Tiger Grass Shade loving plants

Thysanolaena maxima Tiger Grass Shade loving plantsWith the common name of Tiger Grass, Thysanolaena Maxima is a perennial grass originally from Thailand that looks like a small growing bamboo. Tiger Grass is a perennial grass with culms (stout woody ringed stems), lance shaped leaves and fine plumes of purple flowers. Tiger Grass is a fast growing alternative to bamboo, producing long slender canes and large leaves. It does not produce side shoots or invasive runners like true bamboo. Ideal for mass

glossy foliage with a fuzzy brown underleaf

glossy dark green foliage

With its visually arresting appearance

delicate salmon-pink bell flowers through the colder months

this grevillea is an excellent choice for supporting local wildlife

glossy dark-green foliage

30m x width 3-4m

Tolerates some coastal conditions

With its striking magenta blooms sitting on bare dark stems in early to mid-spring

Its lush dark green foliage forms a neat frame for the spectacular light purple flowers with lilac veins and a vibrant pink center

narrow foliage is the outstanding feature of the ultra-tough

the Doodia australis is a lovely spreading Australian native fern that features attractive bronze to purple new growth