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Feather Spear Grass

Austrostipa elegantissima, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wallangarra WattleAcacia adunca
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Prickly PinePodocarpus drouynianus
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Sandplain WattleAcacia murrayana

Acacia species produce allelopathic root exudates that can suppress grass growth and compete for water resources

Tall Spear GrassAustrostipa pubinodis

Congeneric grasses with similar growth habits and resource requirements exhibit strong competitive interactions

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatOrnamental

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Feather Spear Grass grow in?

Feather Spear Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Feather Spear Grass?

Good companions for Feather Spear Grass include Wallangarra Wattle, Prickly Pine.

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