Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Austrostipa

Species:

Austrostipa crinita

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from the base after fire. Common component of fire-prone grasslands and grassy woodlands in southern Australia.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in autumn with adequate moisture. Awn removal may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI