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Coast Spear-grass

Austrostipa flavescens
Coast Spear-grass
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A tufted perennial grass that grows to 1.2 metres tall with green leaf blades and dark brown to black flower heads that are covered with golden hairs.

Form
Grass
Height
1-2m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Lime / Alkaline Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Bush Tucker Plant
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