Propagation
Sow fresh seed and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C.
Divide established clumps (rhizome) during spring.

This plant is not normally cultivated for ornamental purposes in Australia.


Botanic information
Leaf: The yellowish-green linear leaves are arching and have sharp serrated margins in one direction.
Ligule: Tufted hairs,
Sheath: Smooth to sparsely hairy.
Vernation: Prominant mid rib with no secondary veins.

Flower: The female florets are covered in silky hairs and the male is naked. The dense terminal panicle has many branches and is up to 1000mm (3ft) long and is silvery-white to pale pink in colour. They appear throughout summer above the foliage on a scape that is up to 2m (6 ft) long.

Fruit: The small dry one seeded fruit has a short viability period and requires ample warmth to germinate. It is spread by wind, water, rhizome fragments and from nursery stock. The peak seed production is during February to March.