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water wise plants
water hardiness
project typeurban and commercial residential
ecosystem typewoodland
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils medium - loamy soils good drainage
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Dichelachne micrantha
small plume grass
Tufted, year long green perennial with dense, fluffy inflorescences. |
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| origin | All states, not found in Northern territory. |
| cultural notes | Prefers full sun to part shade in well drained soils. |
| maintenance | Cut back periodically. |
| tolerates | Frost and drought tolerant. Will resprout after fire. |
| flowering season | July to December, climate dependant. |
| flower colour | Green tinged with purple, the inflorescenses are narrow dense and fluffy. |
| foliage colour | Flat dark green leaves to 20cm. |
| width | up to 0.3m |
| height | up to 1.2m |
| plant spacing | 30cm apart |
| recommended uses | An ornamental grass often used in native landscapes. |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av Pialligo ACT 2609 t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006 e p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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se nsw
37 Wandella Forest Rd Wandella NSW 2550 t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256 p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550 abn 91 109 945 146
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