This straw-like tussock grass is native to arid areas of Australia and grows up to 1m in height. Distinct from Cymbopogon citreus (Asian Lemon Grass), this plant also has scented foliage but is more useful as a landscape plant for low water use settings.
- Type
- Native
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Minimal
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- Zero
- Size
- Grass and Groundcover
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Semi-arid with summer rain, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain
- Soils
- Sandy, Loam, Clay
- Tolerances
- Frost, Wind
- Regions
- Alice Water Smart
- Shade levels
- Full sun
- Flowering seasons
- Winter
- Gardens
- Native