Themeda triandra ‘Quokka’ – Kangaroo Grass

The very compact habit coupled with interestingly textured foliage, seed heads and flowers of this iconic Australian native grass are its defining features. Use it as a lawn substitute for small areas where it will not receive excessive foot traffic or as an unusual border plant at the front of a bed. Remove spent flower stems and dead foliage once a year at the end of summer. The seeds can be ground for flour.

Themeda triandra 'Quokka'
Themeda triandra 'Quokka'
Themeda triandra 'Quokka'

Family : Poaceae

Cultivar Name: Quokka

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

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

Special Uses : Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Themeda triandra

Common Name : Kangaroo Grass

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Green, Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Lizards