This slow growing tree-like perennial has a thick trunk that may be branched and topped with radiating long grass-like dark-green leaves. The small white star-shaped flower appear in a dense spike above the foliage on a tall stem from winter to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Xanthorrhoea preissii is naturally found in the south-west province of Western Australia from Perth, south to Albany and with isolated occurrences towards Geraldton in the north. It grows along the Stirling Ranges and coastal plains in heath, commonly associated with water courses. It is widespread in the Avon wheatbelt or Jarrah forest and the Geraldton and Lesueur sandplains. 

It prefers an open to exposed sunny to semi-shaded position and it grows in very well-drained, poor grey-black sandy-stony to sandy-clay loam that is tending acidic. It is a drought and light frost tolerant and regenerates from seed after fire.

This Grass Tree iis grown for its attractive trunk, radiating foliage and spear-like flower stem. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in group plantings on hillsides and in large rockeries. It is also used in commercial landscapes or grown in large tubs or planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 5-7 years and is very long-lived. Grass trees are also commonly planted around the entrance ways of buildings or car parks as a focal point or use around a water feature for an ancient effect. ID 3785

Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-RHO-ee-ah)  preissii (PREES-ee-eye)

Xanthorrhoeaceae (zan-thor-RHO-AY-see-ee)