Anemanthele lessoniana (Gossamer/NZ Wind Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana, commonly known as Gossamer or NZ Wind Grass, is a perennial grass native to New Zealand. It forms dense tussocks of fine-textured, arching, green foliage that turns golden-orange in the fall, creating a stunning display. Its delicate, airy flowers appear in late summer and persist into winter, adding further interest to the garden. This grass is drought-tolerant and is best planted in full sun to partial shade. It reaches a height of 2-3 feet and has a width of approximately 1.5-2 feet.