Austrostipa ramosissima – Bamboo Grass

Austrostipa ramosissima - bamboo grass
Austrostipa ramosissima - bamboo grass

Austrostipa is a tall ornamental grass for low maintenance and waterwise plantings. Great in the ground or in containers, alone or for eye catching massed effects. It can reach to 2.5 metres tall, and has feathery, elegant seed heads. Flowering can be any time of the year. It is a perennial, that grows from underground rhizomes, so can be cut back hard to rejuvenate. Frost and drought tolerant. It used to be known as Stipa ramosissima.

Family : Poaceae

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Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Austrostipa ramosissima

Common Name : Stout Bamboo Grass

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : Cream, Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds