Dichanthium sericeum
QUEENSLAND BLUE GRASS, SILKY BLUE GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting

 
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Dichanthium sericeum
QUEENSLAND BLUE GRASS, SILKY BLUE GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: green-brown

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: blue-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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