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Glenferness, Midrand

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Aristida junciformis

Wire grass, Bristle grass
Plant Type:

General Size: small

Flowering Time: summer

Flowering Colour: mauve | white

Specifications: birds | deciduous | fast growing | frost resistant | seed eaters | sun | waterwise

Description

This grass is used extensively by landscapers as it is undemanding and will grow in any soil type, is frost hardy, fast growing and will even grow in coastal gardens. It grows in the full sun and is waterwise. It forms clumps and has a very graceful habit. It is very pretty when in flower during the summer. It is a pioneer grass and is useful for preventing soil erosion. It is not suitable for grazing as it’s unpalatable.It is used for thatching and making brooms.