Austrostipa Species, Wiry Speargrass

Austrostipamuelleri

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Austrostipa (oss-tro-STEE-pa)
Species
muelleri (MEW-ler-eye)
Synonym
Stipa muelleri
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 10a) | November 2007 | positive

I came across this lovely grass recently growing in great numbers in open forest. I find it very beautiful and very unusual for a grass. ...Read More

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