A fast-growing, hardy grass that's long lived. With tough glossy, strappy green leaves and clusters of small perfumed, cream-to-yellow bracts appearing on flower spikes in spring makes this plant a wonderful gardening choice. It's a great filler and background plant. Perfect for specimen or mass planting it's very attractive amongst rockeries, along medium strips or roadside spaces. Spiny-headed Mat-rush will thrive in most conditions as its highly drought tolerant, frost-hardy and can withstand damp conditions and flooding.
| Size — 140mm | |
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Growth Width — 1m |
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Growth Height — 1m |
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Fragrant |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Frost Tolerant |
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Flower Colour — Yellow |
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Flowering Period — Spring |
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Light Requirements — Full sun, Part Shade |
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Soil Requirements — Well drained soil |
| Planting Advice | May be planted in full sun or part shade and will tolerate most soil conditions. |
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| Watering needs | Rainfall will usually look after the plant's watering needs however do water during very hot or dry periods. |
| Pruning Advice | Remove spent flower stems in late spring. |
