Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Austrostipa

Species:

Austrostipa macalpinei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of Australian native grasses, this species resprouts vigorously from crown after fire and benefits from periodic burning to remove accumulated thatch.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–35 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI