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Agropyron pectinatum ‘Prickly Wheat Grass’


$4.50$18.00

Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.

Erect robust grass to 0.4 m. Sharp seed heads resists browsing.

Feature Codes: G(H)KcNPX
Seeds per gram: sold with awns

Description

0.6m (60cm)

Heads 5cm long, each holding 8-15 spikes of flowers.Spikelets at right angles to stem.

Erect, densely tufted, short-leaved perennial grass, extremely prickly.
Tas. endemic. Montane grasslands, wet, rocky and shady places, in open situations or under light eucalypt cover, forest clearings, roadsides etc. from sea level on the west coast to 1300m altitude, north west,
Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Shady; Windy

Hardy

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Well-drained

Additional information

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