80cm tufting grass
Full sun
Well-draining sand, clay, loam
Tolerates very poor soil with minimal water
Flowers Summer/Autumn
Creates habitat for various insects, mammals and reptiles
Vegetation Community
Dry eucalypt forest and woodland on sandy or rocky, low-fertility soil.
$3.50
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Height/ habit/ features
A resilient warm season tufted perennial with branched wiry stems reaching 80cm
Aspect/ positioning
Full sun
Soil/ water
Well-draining sand, clay, loam
Tolerates very poor soil with minimal water.
Flower
Flower panicles appear Summer/Autumn and have a purple hue
Vegetation Community
Dry eucalypt forest and woodland on sandy or rocky, low-fertility soils
Tips
The three awns on each seed aid in dispersal, making it a vital component of it’s ecosystem.
In areas prone to erosion, Aristida can help hold the soil together, providing a foothold for other plant species to establish themselves
Attracts
Creates habitat for various insects, mammals and reptiles