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Eragrostis gummiflua

by Johan Wentzel

Eragrostis gummiflua
Common Name
Gum grass
Plant Type
Grass
Eragrostis gummiflua is an attractive tufted grass with striking plumes. It is sticky on the odes, hence the common name. It prefers a sandy soil, but can also tolerate damp conditions.
Plant Description

Eragrostis gummiflua is an attractive tufted grass with striking purplish plumes. It is sticky at the nodes, hence the common name. It prefers a sandy soil, but can also tolerate damp conditions. Cut Back in late winter.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Gomgras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Limpopo, North West
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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