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Aristida diffusa

by Johan Wentzel

Aristida diffusa
Common Name
Iron grass
Plant Type
Grass
When the inflorescences are open, it almost give a "misty", pink appearance.
Plant Description

Aristida diffusa, the Iron grass, grows in a variety of soil types, but particularly in gravelly soils. When the inflorescences are open,Aristida diffusaalmost give a "misty", pink appearance. Cut back in late winter.

Afrikaanse Naam
Ystergras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No
  • Aristida diffusa

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