Stout Bamboo Grass

Austrostipa ramosissima, Poaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Windbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-leaved WattleAcacia longissima

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Common EverlastingChrysocephalum apiculatum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

WirildaAcacia retinodes

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Juniper WattleAcacia ulicifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Argentine PeppercressLepidium bonariense

Brassicaceae allelopathic compounds inhibit monocot growth including grasses

Spike WattleAcacia oxycedrus

Spike Wattle allelopathy and dense root system suppress bamboo grass establishment

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlHabitat CreationBiomass ProductionFire Management

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Stout Bamboo Grass grow in?

Stout Bamboo Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Stout Bamboo Grass?

Good companions for Stout Bamboo Grass include Narrow-leaved Wattle, Common Everlasting, Wirilda, Juniper Wattle.

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