height
0.5m
width
0.5m

full sun

coastal conditions

Austrostipa syn.(Stipa) stipoides 'Coast or Prickly Spear Grass'

A coastal tussock grass with soft length leaves and whitish flowering spikes to 1m in spring.

POSITION: A hardy grass that is suited to most sites including frontline coastal positions. Austrostipa stipoides requires well drained soils.

CARE: Once established this plant requires no maintenance, and can be cut back annually to promote new growth. Austrostipa stipoides is naturally adapted to coastal conditions and is a great plant for seafront gardens.

USES: This plant has a natural soft sandy colour which can be used to give a very Australian architectural effect when used in the landscape.