Dichelachne Micrantha (Short-Hair Plume Grass)
Dichelachne Micrantha (Short-Hair Plume Grass)
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Dichelachne Micrantha (Short-Hair Plume Grass) is a graceful native ornamental grass with fine green foliage and soft, plume-like flower heads that add gentle movement and texture to garden landscapes. Its airy seed heads create a natural, meadow-style effect, making it ideal for native gardens, mass plantings, borders, and habitat-friendly landscapes.
Hardy and low maintenance, Dichelachne Micrantha (Short-Hair Plume Grass) is a great choice for customers wanting an attractive grass that blends beautifully with Australian native plants. It provides year-round texture, supports natural garden designs, and is well suited to creating soft contrast among shrubs, groundcovers, and flowering perennials.
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Mature height
0.3–1 metre
Mature width
0.3–0.8 metres
Spacing
0.3–0.6 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Fine green foliage with pale cream to light straw coloured feathery seed heads
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer [October–March]
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance, cut back old growth annually to encourage fresh shoots and tidy appearance
Root System
Non invasive fibrous clumping root system, moderate depth, typically 20–60 cm deep, forms dense tufted roots with limited lateral spread