Lachnagrostis aemula

Blown Grass

Compact tufted annual grass, stems erect or becoming erect.

SynonymAgrostis aemula var. aemula
FamilyPoaceae
StoreyLower storey
Sizeto 15 cm high, stems to 60 cm high
Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
LeavesRough, flat, narrow leaves to 20 cm x 3-7 mm.
Flower colourPurplish
Flowering timeSeptember to January
FlowersDense, upright branched flowerhead enclosed at base by a leaf sheath, becoming spreading once mature. Mature spikelets to 7 mm long, on longer stalks; lower floral bract hairy, 4-toothed at top, bristle from middle, bent.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsHeavy, poorly drained soil in riparian forests. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden useA fine grass for underplanting. The flowerhead breaks off at its base once mature and blows around.
Commercially availableNever
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one location. More common in eastern Victoria.
Related speciesSee Lachnagrostis filiformis for differences.