Family	Poaceae
Description	Large clumping perennial to c. 2.5 m high
Flowering Time	Most of the year
Distribution & Botanical Details	Click Here
Florabank Profile
Vegetation Communities	most common in higher rainfall areas or riparian habitats
Soil Types	variable, often on alluvium
Values / Uses
Revegetation / Habitat Values	useful species for moist sites but difficult to source in large quantities
Amenity / Ornamental Values	striking when in flower
Other Values
Tolerances
Water Deficit	average to low
Compaction	possibly high
Waterlogging	high
Shade
Minimum Temperature
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