Propagation
Sow fresh seed in situ during spring at a depth of 30 mm () in rows. Keep the soil moist and germination occurs within two weeks.

Botanic information
Leaf: The flat mid-green linear leaves are up to 150 mm (6 in) long by 15 mm (⅔ in) wide and the basal sheath surrounds the stem completely. The apex is acute to acuminate and the ligule and auricles are smooth.

Flower: The erect spike-like panicle is up to 100 mm (4in) long and has 3-sessile spikelets each with 2-divergent glumes at the base and 1-floret. The straight, erect awns are up to 150 mm (6 in) long. They appear above the foliage from the early to mid summer.

Fruit: The small smooth fruit is enclosed in the lemma and palea and the seeds are viable.