Alloteropsis semialata
Cockatoo Grass
Poaceae
Description:
A versatile, tufted perennial grass forming dense clumps up to 1 m tall. It produces fine, arching green leaves and slender flower spikes that attract birds and insects. Fast-growing and hardy, it’s ideal for naturalistic plantings, erosion control, and biodiversity gardens.
Special Features:
Attracts birds and insects
Hardy and low-maintenance
Useful for erosion control and habitat restoration
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
A distinctive, erect tufted grass to approx 1m
Attracts:
Fauna, Seed eating birds, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Green
Alloteropsis semialata - Cockatoo Grass
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Regional ecosystem:
12.2.8, 12.2.11, 12.3.3, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.3.11, 12.5.3, 12.5.4, 12.5.5, 12.5.10, 12.5.3a, 12.9-10.9, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.21, 12.9-10.17b, 12.9-10.7a, 12.11.3, 12.11.14, 12.11.23, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5j, 12.11.5k, 12.12.5, 12.12.14, 12.12.15
