Overview

Thysanolaena is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Thysanolaena, part of the Poaceae family, with green foliage. Thysanolaena grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include specimen plant and ornamental grass.

About

Thysanolaena is a monotypic genus of the grass family, in the tribe Thysanolaeneae. Its only recognized species is Thysanolaena latifolia, native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

About the genus

Thysanolaena is a monotypic genus of the grass family, in the tribe Thysanolaeneae. Its only recognized species is Thysanolaena latifolia, native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is also naturalized in Mauritius, Seychelles, Gambia, Tanzania, Hawaii, California, the West Indies and Brazil.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Thysanolaena

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Thysanolaena size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, ornamental grass

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Thysanolaena

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions