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Cockatoo grass Alloteropis semialata
SKU Cockatoo grass
APPEARANCE : Alloteropsis semialata, known commonly as black seed grass, cockatoo grass, donkersaad gras, swartsaadgras, tweevingergras, and isi quinti, is a perennial grass distributed across much of tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Australia, as well as Papuasia and Madagascar. Widespread & hardy top end perennial grass, providing shelter and early season food source for wide variety of native finches including the Gouldian. Tufted & deep rooted. Best planted in multiples.
Plant information
HEIGHT : H 20-100 cm Ground cover
Native to: Australia
Foliage type: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate water requirements, drought-tolerant once established
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