Description
Habit
A fast growing, ornamental Bush food for low maintenance and water wise plantings. The elegant, sword shaped leaves can reach 2m in height, clumping to a width of 1.5m
Aspect
Prefers full shade, to partial sun but will grow in full sun
Soil
Loam, clay, sand, poor and heavy soil types. Very adaptable to dry—well drained, moderately moist or boggy soils
Flower
Most of the year, adding to its attractiveness as a landscape plant
Tips
Cut back to rejuvenate. Frost and drought tolerant. Erosion control
Attracts
Seed eating birds like Finches, nectar loving honey eaters and fruit loving doves. Provides refuge for small reptiles and mammals.
Vegetation Community
Wet sclerophyll forest, woodland, rain forest margins.
