Botanical name:

Microlaena polynoda

Common name(s):

Bamboo grass, Knot-jointed rice grass

About:

M. polynoda is a robust and resilient grass that forms dense cascades down the steep banks, showcasing an abundance of dark green, wispy, and shiny leaves. This grass is not only very attractive but also remarkably hardy, making it an excellent choice for planting under trees or on sloped banks where it can thrive beautifully.

Natural habitat:

Grows naturally in open forest, scrub and steep ground, and is often found near the sea.

Growing environment:

Frost, Shade, Wind, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand

Height: 1m

Uses:

Forests & Ground cover.

How to grow:

Strip the seed off the flower heads and press into a firm bed of seed raising mix and lightly cover with mix, pumice or vermiculture. Seedlings begin to appear in later winter or early spring - do not let them dry out.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though