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Austrostipa rudis ‘Southern Speargrass’ Tas species


$4.50

Robust tufted perennial grass to 1.2 metres. Young flowers often green or purplish.

Edibles: meristems/buds – eaten raw

Feature Codes: BCEKbOP
Seeds per gram: sold with awns

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Description

Perennial

Height: 40cm -1.3m tall

All soils except very wet

Flower heads green to purple

Frost tolerant

Drought tolerant

Full sun to part shade

Native gardens, mass planting

Ornamental

Edibles: Meristems/buds – eaten raw

 

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