Details of genus: Chionochloa [2276]
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Family: Poaceae
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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen, coarse, erect, tufted perennial grasses, mostly from New Zealand, found in alpine and subalpine grassland. The narrowly linear, deeply ridged leaves have persistent sheaths, similar to those of pampas grass (Cortaderia), to which this genus is related. The inflorescences bear several-flowered spikelets in loose, graceful panicles. Chionochloa species are cultivated for their strong, elegant shape, colourful foliage, and attractive flower-heads, which are excellent for dried flower arrangements if cut before fully mature. Grow as feature plants in a border or use as specimen plants.
hardiness_en: Most are frost hardy; C. conspicua will withstand falls in temperature to - 10°C (14°F).
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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show |