Rytidosperma caespitosum
COMMON WALLABY GRASS, RINGED WALLABY GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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

Other Botanical Names: Austrodanthonia caespitosa, Danthonia caespitosa, D. varia, Notodanthonia caespitosa, Rytidosperma caespitosum

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Rytidosperma caespitosum
COMMON WALLABY GRASS, RINGED WALLABY GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: silver, green & purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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