Australian Native Grasses for Your Garden

🌿 Discover the beauty and practicality of Australian Native Grasses. We delve into the diverse world of these low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants, ideal for any Australian garden. Whether you’re an avid gardener or just starting, our comprehensive guide covers everything from the popular Lomandra longifolia to the elegant Themeda triandra.
In this video, we explore:
- The versatility of Australian native grasses, perfect for various garden applications like lining driveways or as specimen plants.
- Detailed profiles of different species, including their growth habits, climate tolerance, and unique features. Learn about species like Dianella revoluta, Pennisetum alopecuroides, and Microlaena stipoides.
- Practical gardening tips on planting and caring for these grasses, including insights on soil preferences and maintenance requirements.
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Lomandra longifolia / Photo by Peterdownunder / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Dianella revoluta / Photo by Donald Hobern / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Pennisetum alopecuroides / Photo by Dinkum / Wikimedia / CC0 1.0
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Dianella longifolia / Photo by DavidFrancis34 / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED
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Microlaena stipoides / Photo by Harry Rose / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Poa labillardierei / Photo by Harry Rose / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Poa sieberiana / Photo by Harry Rose / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Orthrosanthus multiflorus / Photo by cultivar413 / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Libertia paniculata / Photo by Peter Halasz / Wikimedia (cropped) / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Austrodanthonia caespitosa / Photo by Harry Rose / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Austrostipa densiflora / Photo by Macleay Grass Man / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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Just the segment I've been looking for. Great content as always

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Good jee 👍👍

[@wjwillis100]

Liked much of this tube. All plants except Fountain Grass (weed) were ideal for ACT and SE region. Lomandra, Dianella are not grasses (Poaceae).

[@NATALIE_W_]

Fountain grass not native to Australia. Environmental weed in same regions