This shallow-rooted perennial grass has upright slender stems that form a tufted habit. The narrow-linear dark green leaves appear from the base or along the stems and the silky flower heads appear above the foliage from spring to autumn. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Dichelachne crinita is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania growing in open woodlands on the coast and inland.

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well drained sandy soils to heavier clay loams in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

The Long-hair Plume Grass is planted along borders or on embankments and in mass planting in parks and bushland settings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 1 to 2 years. It is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery. ID 3006

Dichelachne (DY-kel-AK-nee) crinita (crin-EE-tah) 

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family