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Andropogon eucomis

by Johan Wentzel

Andropogon eucomis
Common Name
Snowflake Grass
Plant Type
Grass
A hardy, densely tufted, perennial grass with slender leaves. The beautiful, shiny seed heads make this an attractive garden plant.
Plant Description

Andropogon eucomis is a hardy, densely tufted, perennial grass with slender leaves. The flower spikes that are erect with wonderful silky seed heads with red culms and beautiful, shiny seed heads make this an attractive garden plant.

Andropogon eucomis attracts seed eating birds to the garden. Plant in full sun. It tolerates seasonally wet conditions.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kleinwitbaardgras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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