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    Austrostipa elegantissima

    Also Known As

    • Stipa elegantissima
    • Australian needlegrass
    • Desert Spear Grass
    • Feather Spear Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 5'-10'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Austrostipa elegantissima plant details

    Austrostipa elegantissima is a semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Austrostipa elegantissima

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green and white
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Austrostipa elegantissima

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Austrostipa elegantissima plant

    How to Grow Austrostipa elegantissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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