Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Short Grass (Poaceae)) |
|---|---|
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Grassy |
| Maximum Height | 0.7 m to 0.9 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Temperate |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Annual grass up to 0.9 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Linear, soft leaves are alternately arranged and reflexed. |
| Flowers | Bronze-coloured inflorescence is 7.5-15 cm long. |
| Associated Fauna | Birds feed on the seedheads. |
| Cultivation | Ornamental grass which is ideal for naturalistic gardens. Sow seeds with a light cover of soil (3-4 mm deep). Plants will begin to bloom at 60-70 days from sowing. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: The seedheads are used in floral arrangements. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden, Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Planting Distance | 1 to 2 |
| Seed / Spore Germination Duration | 7 days to 14 days |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Asymmetrical |
| Individual Flower Shape | Ligulate / Strap-shaped |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32962 |
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| Species ID | 7376 |
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