Additional information

• SynonymAustrodanthonia fulva, Danthonia linkii var. fulva
• FamilyPoaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeto 40 cm x 40 cm, stems 0.5-1 m high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesHairless to slightly hairy flat or channelled leaf to 30 cm x 3 mm.
• Flower colourGreen, sometimes with purple edging
• Flowering timeNovember to March
• FlowersNarrow flowerhead 6-12 cm long, 4-6 florets per spikelet. Lower floral bract narrow, thin, veined, to 4 mm long, hairs lengthening, in 2 rows or covered; base of central bristle copper, strongly twisted.
• Bird attractingSeeds
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsDry, often rocky soils in drier forests. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useUnderplanting of trees, mixed with other grasses and herbs. Too robust for lawns.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1-3, 6 Marilyn Bull © 4 Peter Kinchington, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 5 Neil Blair, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©

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