Thysanolaena maxima is
one of the most robust looking grasses you might find. The broad
pale green blades of the Tiger Grass may look like a tropical foil but
this grass is quite drought tolerant. Thysanolaena maxima grows 8-10
feet tall and the canes bend outwards in every direction so a good sized
space is required in order to keep this grass arching naturally. The
clump spreads quite slowly compared to how it looks. This makes Thysanolaena maxima pretty easy to maintain in the
landscape. Thyansolaena maxima grows in full sun to moderate shade. In the shade
the Tiger Grass is darker green. Thysanolaena maxima is hardy
into the low to mid 20's. Though at the lower end of that range the
Tiger Grass will be Winter dormant.
High resolution images
of Thysanolaena maxima are available.
