Family POACEAE
Genus Alloteropsis
Species semialata
SA Plant Number
Basionym Alloteropsis semialata

Alloteropsis semialata is a very hardy, evergreen clump-forming, fast growing grass with quite a broad leaf blade covered with short white hairs. It bears dark grey to almost black flowers in summer. Use as an element of a grassland garden or in a mixed border as it is not very aggressive. This is a grass that looks good all year round but should still be pruned back at the end of winter to allow for fresh new growth. Plant in sun or semi-shade and water regularly.

Size .3 to 1.3m

Landscaping: Use as an element of a grassland garden or part of a mixed border.

Gauteng, Orange Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat Grassland and Savannah

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Grasses, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Cut Flower, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Soil Stabilising, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Green shades, Garden type: Grassland Garden,

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