Xanthorrhoea Species, Forest Grasstree, Johnson's Grass Tree, Northern Grasstree
Xanthorrhoeajohnsonii

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-ROH-ee-uh)
Species: johnsonii (jon-so-nee-eye)

Category
Perennials
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds