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Austrostipa species


Austrostipa densiflora	brush tail spear grass, Foxtail spear grass	Erect tufted, perennial grass. Foliage to 20cm in height. Attractive, dense seed heads with feathery hairs are held well above the foliage.
Austrostipa ramosissima	native princess spear grass	tall branching tussock grass with long elegant seed heads
Austrostipa scabra	rough spear grass	Perennial grass with inflorescence occuring in summer
Austrostipa verticillata	slender spear grass	Vigorous tufted perennial grass with branching feathery inflorescences. Good for colder areas as it retains its colour in frosts.