Wildflower Nursery

Indigenous Plants for a Sustainable Future

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Grassland Biome Experts
    • Who We Work With
    • Services and Products
    • Project Portfolio
  • Indigenous Library
  • Articles
  • e-Newsletter
  • Contact

Hyparrhenia hirta

by Johan Wentzel

Hyparrhenia hirta
Common Name
Thatching grass
Plant Type
Grass
Hyparrhenia hirta is a tufted grass that can form dense stands in favourable positions. Since it is quite tall, it is suited to a larger landscape or as a backdrop. Cut back in winter. Very often used for thatching.
Plant Description

Hyparrhenia hirta is a tufted grass that can form dense stands in favourable positions. Since it is quite tall, it is suited to a larger landscape or as a backdrop. Cut back in winter.

Hyparrhenia hirta is very often used for thatching in the Northern Provinces.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Dekgras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No
  • Hyparrhenia hirta

Contact Us

Random Harvest Nursery: 082 553 0598

Jonathan Taylor: 0768305242

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to our Monthly e-Newsletter

* indicates required

Indigenous Plant Palette Selector

Use the Indigenous Plant Palette Selector to create a list of plants for your specific needs.

Search the Plant Database

Copyright © 2025 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · Powered by ITM Web Development · Log in