Xanthorrhoea johnsonii – Grass Tree

This iconic Australian plant occurs naturally from Queensland to north east NSW. Slow growing to around 5 metres tall, it has a tuft of long thin leaves, and in old specimens this grows atop a thick trunk. They love a well drained soil in full sun to lightly dappled shade. In heavier soil it is advisable to build up raised beds for better drainage. They flower from autumn to summer with dramatic tall spears of small white flowers which are nectar rich.

Xanthorrhoea johnsonii - grass tree

Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Column-shaped, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Xanthorrhoea johnsonii

Common Name : Grass Tree

Height : 5

Flower Color : Cream, Black

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects