Themeda triandra|Kangaroo Grass
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Soft, erect or spreading tufted perennial herb. Flowering stems erect, reddish.
- Size (W x H)
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to 40cm x 75cm, stems 0.7-1m high
- Leaves
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Flat or channelled green to blue-green leaves to 50cm x 5mm, sheath and lower part of leaf sometimes hairy.
- Flowers
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Leafy weeping or one-sided flowerhead 10-25cm long, clusters of shiny 7-flowered spikelets, leafy bract at base of each; 4 male or sterile spikelets surround 2 male and 1 central female spikelet with purplish bristle.
- Flower colour
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Green and brown
- Flower time
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September to February
- Growing conditions
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Moist to well drained soils, amongst other grasses in woodland and grassland, not tolerating very wet or dry conditions. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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An excellent grass for feature planting due to its interesting flowerheads. Will cope with light traffic.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
