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Products > Thysanolaena maxima   Thysanolaena maxima - Tiger Grass    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: Asia, Southeastern (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Golden Bloomtime: Summer Height: 6-10 feet Width: 6-12 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Thysanolaena maxima (Tiger Grass) - Broad, bamboo-like leaves clothe thick stems on this warm-season grass. These stems grow to 10 feet tall and form a clump that is just as wide. The green flowers bloom in late summer and then mature to a brown color. Plant in full sun (on coast) or light shade (inland). Needs occasional to regular watering. This tropical grass remains evergreen in near frost free gardens but is cut to the ground when temperatures dip below 28°F. We have heard that this plant is root hardy to 15 degrees but have been unable to verify this.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]