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Austrostipa scabra – Rough Spear Grass Tas species


$4.50

Small tussock Type: Perennial Height (typical):0.5mWidth (typical):0.3mGrowth rate: Fast Uses: Rockeries, grass gardens, native shrubberies, habitat plantings

Edibles: Meristem/buds – eaten raw

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Description

Origin All Aus states
Form: Small tussock
Type: Perennial
Height (typical): 0.5m
Width (typical): 0.3m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Rockeries, grass gardens, native
shrubberies, habitat plantings
Soil type: Heavy dry clays (dolerite/basalt)
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Drought proof
Flowering time: Spring
Pruning: Not required
Features: Very ornamental foliage & flower heads
 

Edibles:

Threatened native grass species.

Meristem/buds – eaten raw

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