Microlaena stipoides

Family: POACEAE

Genus: Microlaena

Species: stipoides

Origin: Busselton and Surrounds

Soil Preferences: Clay, Lateritic Loam, Sand

Tolerances: Clay, Drought Tolerant, Heavy Soils, Shade

Plant Uses: Alternative Lawn Grass, Container Plant, Fodder, Ground Cover, Rockery, Suckering Plant, Verge Garden

Growth Forms: Sedges/Rushes/Grasses

Size Range: Up to 1m

Lifespan: Perennial

Flowering Times: Spring

Flowering Months: 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov

Flowering Colours: Green, Purple

FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/485

Wholesale Availability:   Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.