Description
Tussock grass: up to 1.2m
Flowers
Feathery flowers and shiny, bronze seed heads with corkscrew twists and long awns in early summer. (Awn -slender bristle- like appendage)
Habitat
Found locally in open forest, grassy woodland and in moister areas on low slopes and valley floors that are frequently wet.
Prefers moist well drained soils. Tolerates light frosts and drought.
Special Notes
Unpalatable to stock. Useful for erosion control and slowing water movement.
If in garden, may rejuvenate old tussocks by pruning severely and watering afterwards. Found with other grasses. Great for a feature grass or mass plantings.
Wildlife benefits
Valuable habitat and food for wildlife.