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Austrostipa stipoides (Spear Grass)

Spear Grass, Buggar Grass, Needle Tussock

Austrostipa stipoides, commonly known as Spear Grass, is an attractive and very hardy tussock featuring fawn coloured foliage. This NZ native grows as a clump and produces upright foliage as it grows to about 60 cm tall and the same width. Austrostipa stipoides is commonly used for stabilising soils, riparian plantings, and revegetation projects, but also suits being used as an informal hedge, including in a mixed planting, or mass planting on a bank.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:60 cm
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSpear Grass, Buggar Grass, Needle Tussock
Sku10018

Austrostipa stipoides care

Austrostipa stipoides thrives in full sun and is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, drought, and poor soils, making it ideal for coastal gardens and erosion control on sandy or rocky sites. It prefers well-drained soil and does not require fertiliser or rich conditions to grow well. This low-maintenance grass forms dense, arching tussocks of narrow, upright foliage with a silvery-green hue, providing year-round texture and movement in the landscape. It can be trimmed back in late winter or early spring to rejuvenate older foliage and maintain a tidy appearance. Plant it en masse for ground cover or use it as a feature in native or coastal plantings. Austrostipa stipoides is a resilient and attractive choice for sustainable, low-input landscaping.

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