| Family | Poaceae |
|---|---|
| Description | Large clumping perennial to 2 m high |
| Flowering Time | spring–summer |
| Distribution & Botanical Details | Click Here |
| Florabank Profile | |
| Vegetation Communities | grasslands and grassy woodlands |
| Soil Types | heavy |
| Values / Uses | |
| Revegetation / Habitat Values | Useful species. Dominant in parts of the Gunnedah basin and extends into the Hunter Valley. Relatively resistant to grazing pressure. |
| Amenity / Ornamental Values | a tough, long-lived and attractive species for amenity plantings. |
| Other Values | |
| Tolerances | |
| Water Deficit | average |
| Compaction | high |
| Waterlogging | average |
| Shade | average |
| Minimum Temperature | -5 |
| Seed & Germination Details | |
| Average no. Seeds per Gram | contact us for details |
| Viability Period | medium |
| Dormancy | none |
| Treatment | none |
| Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees | |
| Direct Seeding | easy but can be difficult to spread |