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Alloteropsis semialata

by Johan Wentzel

Alloteropsis semialata
Common Name
Black-seed grass
Plant Type
Grass
The spikelets of Alloteropsis semialata, a perennial, tufted grass are typically dark grey and quite conspicuous.
Plant Description

Alloteropsis semialata, as tufted, perennial grass has spikelets that are typically dark grey and quite conspicuous. It is does not like to be disturbed, once established. Height of the culms can vary from 300mm to 1300mm. Make sure the clone of Alleoteropsis semialata you are dealing with suits the environment where you want to establish it.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest Indigenous Nursery

Afrikaanse Naam
Twee vingergras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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