Thysanolaena maxima
Thysanolaena maxima, is a perennial grass plant found in hilly regions of Nepal, northern and eastern parts of India, and Bhutan. The flowers of this plant are used as cleaning tool or broom, which is known as कुच्चोkuchcho in Nepali
This striking plant from Thailand looks like bamboo but itâs actually a perennial grass. In Asia the large leaves are used to wrap food for steaming, and the flower heads are tied together and used as brooms.
Plant Tiger Grass plant
Tiger Grass
This striking plant from Thailand looks like bamboo but itâs actually a perennial grass. In Asia the large leaves are used to wrap food for steaming, and the flower heads are tied together and used as brooms.
Tropical, leafy, noninvasive and low-maintenance, tiger grass (Thysanolaena latifolia) is an ornamental worth planting. While tiger grass adjusts well to new situations, getting the soil ready and planting correctly will give your new plant the best start. Tiger grass grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10.
Plant details
Common name: Tiger Grass
Botanic name: Thysanolaena maxima
Description: Perennial grass with stout culms to 3 metres (10â²) tall, lance shaped leaves and fine plumes of purple flowers. It forms dense clumps and can be propagated by either seed or division.
Best climate: Tiger grass will grow in most areas of Australia, except for Hobart and the cold mountain zones. It is frost sensitive.
SOAK IN WARM WATER FOR 24HRS
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers
Materials: Flowers Seeds,Golden eyed Grass,Ornamental Grass Seeds,rock gardens,cottage gardens,at the front of borders and along pathways,Great in rock gardens