This perennial grass has slender stems with short flat tapering mid-green leaves and forms a tufted habit. The flowers are arranged in a small cylindrical inflorescence that is held above the foliage and appears in early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Echinopogon caespitosus is naturally found in Australia from New South Wales to Queensland and extending to New Guinea growing in an open sunny position in moderately fertile dry sandy solis and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Tufted Hedgehog Grass is grown for its hardiness and is planted in disturbed ground along roadsides or in parks and bushland settings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in one season. It is not commonly cultivated for domestic gardens. ID 2514

Echinopogon (e-kee-ō-PO-gon) caespitosus (kays-PIT-o-sus)  

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family