Deyeuxia monticola

Mountain Bent-grass

Sparsely tufted perennial herb. Flowering stems erect.

FamilyPoaceae
StoreyLower storey
Sizeto 20 cm high, stems to 90 cm high
Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
LeavesStiff, rough, narrowly inrolled or folded leaves to 20 cm x 1 mm. Lower leaves and sheath reddish, projection blunt, minutely fringed.
Flower colourGreen or reddish tinged
Flowering timeOctober to February
FlowersNarrow dense to sparse spike-like flowerhead to 12 cm long. 1-flowered spikelets to 6 mm long; lower bracts rough, keeled; pointed floral bract, bristle from near base, longer than spikelet, twisted at base. Stalk bristle feathery.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist soils in subalpine and mountain woodlands. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden useGrow in cottage gardens, rockeries and under established trees at high altitudes.
Commercially availableNever
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Limited distribution just within the Shire's boundary.