Austrostipa verticillata
SLENDER BAMBOO GRASS, SLENDER SPEAR GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Austrostipa verticillata
SLENDER BAMBOO GRASS, SLENDER SPEAR GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: straw

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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