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Poaceae
Rytidosperma caespitosum
Rytidosperma caespitosum
Also known as Notodanthonia caespitosa, Danthonia caespitosa var. gracilis, Danthonia caespitosa, Danthonia varia
Native Plants · Australian · Native · Grass · Perennial · Ornamental · Drought · Landscaping · Temperate · Poaceae
This Australian native grass thrives in partial shade with moderate water requirements. Plant in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering as it prefers drier conditions between waterings. Best suited for temperate climate gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Sources: trefle, usda
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