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.
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- Themeda triandra ‘Quokka’
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- Themeda triandra ‘Quokka’
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- Themeda triandra ‘Quokka’
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Themeda triandra |
| Cultivar: | Quokka |
| Common Name: | Kangaroo Grass |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like |
| Height: | 0.2 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.4 ~ 0.6 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Green, Brown |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Border plant, Lawn alternative |
| Special Features: | Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Lizards |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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