Aristida contorta
Aristida contorta
Aristida
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This Australian native grass thrives in well-draining soil with minimal watering once established. Provide partial shade and allow natural dormancy in cooler months. Very low maintenance once adapted to your garden conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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