Dichelachne micrantha
SHORT HAIR PLUME GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT, TAS

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Dichelachne micrantha
SHORT HAIR PLUME GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: silver-green

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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