CHIONOCHLOA FLAVICANS - THE PRESS PLANT OF THE MONTH MARCH 2010

Graceful in growth and tough in nature, Chionochloa flavicans is one of New Zealand's most stunning grasses.  Also known as the miniature toi toi, this distinctive native grass has shapely foliage year round and elegant, silky cream-green flower plumes in mid summer.

Grouped among other easy care subjects - such as Astelia Silver Spear, Phormium Black Rage, Evening Glow or Jester and the ever surprising Coprosma Lobster - it is perfect for a low maintenance garden.  As a back or middle border plant, Chionochloa flavicans is perfect, with its height reaching 75 cm by 1 m wide.  Both wind and drought tolerant, an exposed bank and other tough places will not put this plant off.  And for those of you with a talent for cut flowers, this is one plant worth working with.

Gardening Solutionz and Press Gardening has five Chionochloa flavicans plants to give away.  To enter the draw, write your name and address on the back of an envelope and sent it to Chionochloa flavicans Giveaway, Press Gardening, PO Box 1005, Christchurch 8140 to reach Press Gardening no later than noon on Wednesday 10th March 2010.