Ornamental grass used as a ground-cover. Highly appreciated in gardens for the colour of its foliage.
Perennial plant up to 40cm with narrow, arching, and olive-green leaves turning coppery-orange in winter. Little brown flowers.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Flower colour | Brown |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC) |
Plant use | Coastal garden, Gardening, Grass, Groundcover |
Seeds per gram | 1250 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Adapts to any humid and well-drained soils.
It is found throughout New Zealand in lowland to mountain forests, grasslands and sand dunes.