Curly Mitchell Grass
Astrebla lappacea
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Astrebla
- Species:
- Astrebla lappacea
- USDA Symbol:
- ASLA22
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- grazing mammals, seed-eating birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Capable of resprouting from basal meristems after fire or grazing. Tolerates periodic burning in native grassland systems.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy to clayey, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid and semi-arid regions