Grasses
Descriptor |
Soft erect or spreading tufted perennial herb. Flowering stems erect, reddish. Flat or channelled green to blue-green leavess to 50cm x 5mm, sheath and lower poart of leaf sometimes hairy. Leafy weeping or one sided flowerhead 10-25cm long. |
Cultural knowledge |
Leaves: string for net making. Food: seeds ground to make flour |
Ecological role |
Bird attracting: seeds, habitat, nesting materials. Butterfly attracting: food plant for caterpillars |
Height |
40-75cm, stems 0.7-1m high |
Width |
50cm |
Sun |
Full sun, semi shade |
Soil type |
Moist to well drained soils amongst other grasses in woodland and grassland, not tolerating very wet or dry conditions |
Flowering time |
September-February |
