Buy Xanthorrhoea australis

Also Known As

Xanthorrhea australis
GRASS TREE

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8b-12

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Xanthorrhoea australis plant details

Xanthorrhoea australis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Xanthorrhoea australis

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Xanthorrhoea australis

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From...yes...Australia, the hard-to-resist grass tree, this one forming dense rosettes of narrow, very blue leaves, arching and finely hairy, eventually reaching 4-5 ft. May develop a short trunk and produce white flowers on tall spikes after many years. Best in full sun with lean soil and very good drainage, preferably in a warm position or a container where protection can be provided when temperatures reach 18F.

By: Cistus Nursery

This unusual long-lived perennial member of the lily family produces 3' long stiff, grass-like leaves and, in spring, a 3' spike closely packed with tiny white flowers; prefers a sunny, well-drained but not dry site. S/M/GDr