Grasses
Xanthorrhoea minor
|
Descriptor |
Stout perennial with underground woody trunk, branched underground. Foliage in an erect grassy tuft. Leaves arching. Flowers cream to yellow in terminal spike of dense fragrant flowers. May have multiple stems. |
Cultural knowledge |
Food: nectar, young leaves and roots. Stems: light weapons |
Ecological role |
Bird attracting: nectar, insects. Butterfly attracting: nectar for butterflies |
Height |
0.6-1m |
Width |
50cm |
Sun |
Full sun, semi shade |
Soil type |
Well drained soils in heathy woodland and open forest |
Flowering time |
November-February |