| Family | Poaceae |
|---|---|
| Description | semi-rhizotomous perennial to 1 m high |
| Flowering Time | Summer |
| Distribution & Botanical Details | Click Here |
| Florabank Profile | |
| Vegetation Communities | grasslands and grassy woodlands |
| Soil Types | medium to heavy |
| Values / Uses | |
| Revegetation / Habitat Values | Very similar to B. macra but all parts of the plant more robust. Grows on slightly more fertile sites than B. macra. Common species throughout Gunnedah Basin and extending into Hunter Valley. Relatively tolerant of grazing pressure. |
| Amenity / Ornamental Values | |
| Other Values | reasonable fodder value. Often grows with bluegrass Dicanthium sericeum |
| Tolerances | |
| Water Deficit | average |
| Compaction | average |
| Waterlogging | average |
| Shade | low |
| Minimum Temperature | -5 |
| Seed & Germination Details | |
| Average no. Seeds per Gram | contact us for details |
| Viability Period | medium |
| Dormancy | may require after ripening period |
| Treatment | storage for 3 to 6 months |
| Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees | fast |
| Direct Seeding | easy but can be difficult to spread |