Austrostipa pycnostachya
Austrostipa pycnostachya
- Native to:
- Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Austrostipa
- Species:
- Austrostipa pycnostachya
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from crown after fire, common in fire-prone Australian grasslands and grassy woodlands. Benefits from periodic burning which reduces woody competition.