Colosnea 'LU' is a perennial grass plant grown as a decorative element in garden compositions. It features dense, fluffy spike-like inflorescences up to 40 cm long, which droop in June-July and attract attention with their straw-yellow hue. The plant's leaves are elongated, light-green with a waxy coating, providing resistance to hot weather and low temperatures.
The plant grows up to 1.6 m in height and has an upright, semi-rough stem. It tolerates pruning well, allowing maintenance of the desired shape and size – from a compact bushy crown to wider compositions. Suitable for planting in sunny locations or light partial shade and requires loose, clayey drainage soils. The frost resistance of Colosnea is up to -30 °C, making it suitable for various climate zones.
Colosnea 'LU' is widely used in decorative-garden compositions, especially in combination with dark-blue or purple flowers and plants with dark-burgundy leaves. Its dense inflorescences create a bright accent and add texture to landscape elements, highlighting the natural beauty of the space.
