I am a native grass featuring long silvery or reddish-brown, feathery flower plumes from late summer into autumn.
Moving gracefully in a breeze my clumping perennial form with narrow arching leaves makes me a popular choice in a range of landscaping styles.
My common and botanic names derive from my distinctive fluffy seed heads, reminiscent of fluffy tails, which stand proud of the foliage and are soft to the touch and child friendly.
I attract butterflies for which I provide important habitat.
I can help control erosion.
I require minimal maintenance but will respond well to a very hard cutback and even being burnt off.
Hardy I am a good choice for exposed locations and windy sites where my flowing form makes me a great feature.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
Adaptable to many garden styles I make a great feature or other structural element in the garden
I move elegantly with the breeze and am suitable for windy areas, coastal areas and exposed locations
I create habitat in the garden attracting birds and other animals
Features
I thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 1m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
Hardy I cope with frost, dry conditions and will thrive in almost all soils including boggy ones
Plant features
Cut flowers
Coastal tolerant
Handles wet/boggy spots
Maroon And Grey flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Apr, Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
A hard cut back annually in late winter will enourage a flush of new spring growth
Plant at least 0.4m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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