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Austrostipa

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Austrostipa
Photo: Peripitus · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeperennial

“These perennial grasses are drought-tolerant and play important ecological roles” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Days to maturity370–542.5 days

“Days to maturity: 200-365 days” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Lightfull sun

“Sun: Full sun, 6-8+ hours daily; essential for healthy growth” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

WaterLow to moderate water needs once established. Water regularly during establishment period (first growing season). Drought-tolerant; reduce watering after establishment.

“Water: Low to moderate water needs once established. Water regularly during establishment period (first growing season).” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7.25

“Soil pH: 5.5-7.5” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Hardiness zones9-11

“Thrives in zones 9-11” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Spacing15–27 in

“Spacing: 18-36 inches” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Height16–25.5 in

“20-40 cm height” — How to Grow Austrostipa nodosa — LizPlants

Propagationseed

“Sow seed on soil surface or barely covered” — How to Grow Austrostipa nodosa — LizPlants

Ready whenTall flowering culms (stems) emerge with feathered seed heads; distinctive long awns form

“Allow natural flowering process; this is ornamentally valuable.” — How to Grow Austrostipa — LizPlants

Edible partsornamental

“ornamental appeal in native plantings” — How to Grow Austrostipa nodosa — LizPlants

Pestsaphids, grasshoppers

“Aphids (Aphidoidea), Rarely problematic” — How to Grow Blacktip Needlegrass — LizPlants

Keep away from

“Avoid planting near: Water-loving perennials requiring frequent irrigation” — How to Grow Blacktip Needlegrass — LizPlants

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