This perennial grass has upright branched cane-like stems that are weeping towards the top and forms a clump. It has narrow dark green leaves and the large feathery-like flower heads are held above the foliage appearing from spring to autumn. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Austrostipa ramosissima is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales and Lord Howe Island growing in protected moist gullies or along rainforest margins. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile soil in a semi shaded to sunny position and is frost and drought tender. 

Stout Bamboo Grass is grown for its upright plumose-like habit and is planted in bushland settings along gullies and in wooded areas. It is suitable for the coast and establishes in 1-season. This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery. ID 2528

Austrostipa (aw-stro-sti-pa) ramosissima (ram-O-sis-e-ma)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family