Grasses

Eragrostis setifolia
​             Neverfail Grass
Descriptor
Erect perennial tussock forming grass. Native Australia C4 grass. Leaves are generally rough and glabrous. The culms are wrapped in broad sheaths. Leaves are generally 4-13cm in length, rolled and tapered to a point. Flowers are dense and pointed 3-12cm in length x 1.5-2cm wide. Flowers are pale to light purple in color up to 3cm in length. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
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Height
60cm
Width
50cm
Sun 
Full sun
Soil type
Moist soils subject to periodic inundation
Flowering time
September to April

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