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Poaceae
Dichelachne micrantha
Dichelachne micrantha
Also known as Stipa dichelachne, Muhlenbergia sciurea, Agrostis sciurea, Muhlenbergia sieberiana
Zones 9–11Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Grass · New-Zealand · Native · Woodland · Groundcover · Shade-Tolerant · Ornamental-Grass · Naturalized
Pet-safeAttracts pollinators
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This New Zealand native grass prefers partial shade and consistent moisture. Ideal for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, or as groundcover in cooler climates. Requires regular watering and benefits from protection from intense afternoon sun.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- 32°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 9a-11b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2 ft
- Spread
- 12 in
- Spacing
- 8 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Easter Is., Hawaii, Kermadec Is., New South Wales, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Tubuai Is., Victoria, Western Australia
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle
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