Graceful and commanding I am a perennial grass resembling bamboo and reaching heights of up to 3 meters in as little as 2 years.
My tall, arching leaves are broad and elegant, swaying gently in the breeze, while my feathery, plume-like flower heads add a touch of softness and sophistication.
My dense growth creates a natural privacy screen or windbreak, and I provide shelter for birds and insects.
I thrive in warm climates and prefer sunny or partially shaded areas. My ability to grow in a variety of soils, from rich loam to rocky terrain, makes me a versatile addition to gardens, slopes, and even degraded land. I am drought-tolerant once established, but I appreciate consistent watering to keep my foliage lush and vibrant.
Beyond the elegance I bring to the garden landscape I am incredibly useful. My long, sturdy flower stalks are traditionally harvested to make high-quality brooms, a craft for which I am widely celebrated. I help stabilize and rehabilitate soil making me an excellent choice for erosion control on hillsides and embankments.
Low-maintenance, I require little care beyond occasional trim to maintain my shape.
My mature flower spikes add visual interest and can be cut for floral arrangements.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
Adaptable to many garden styles I make a great feature or other structural element in the garden
I move elegantly with the breeze and am suitable for windy areas, coastal areas and exposed locations
Fast growing with dense foliage and an upright habit I am perfect for screening and hedging
Features
I thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 3m Width: 1.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
Hardy I cope with frost, dry conditions and will thrive in almost all well drained soils
Plant features
Cut flowers
Coastal tolerant
Feathery Brown flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Mar, Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success
Old canes can be removed for tidyness or cut me back to ground level every 4 to 5 years, I regrow quickly
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Plant 1 metre apart when planting as a hedge
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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