{"product_id":"kangaroo-grass-themeda-triandra","title":"Kangaroo Grass - Themeda triandra","description":"\u003cp\u003eKangaroo Grass (\u003cem\u003eThemeda triandra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native tussock grass that grows naturally right across Australia. It forms clumps of fine, greyish leaves with tall stems and protein-rich seedheads tipped with long awns, reaching about 1.2m to 1.5m high and 0.5m wide. Once established it asks for very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to the whole country.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is found naturally all over Australia, from Tasmania to the top of Queensland and across the centre, which suggests it will do its best in most garden climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought hardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first summer it needs little extra water, which suits dry gardens and low input plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems and seedheads turn deep orange in summer, giving the clump a second season of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood and shelter for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seedheads and the dense tussock feed and shelter small wildlife, which is why it features in revegetation and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows better when left alone, especially in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and revegetation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a dense planting of tussocks, or space it wider for a looser, more natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it for food and shelter among native shrubs. The long awns on the seedheads can catch in a dog's coat, so site it away from play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardens next to bushland.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seed is often infertile and germination unreliable, which makes it a useful choice beside bushland, because it is unlikely to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kangaroo Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to a partly shaded position. It tolerates a wide range of soils and climates, and occurs naturally from tropical Queensland to Tasmania. Our grower rates it frost tender, though, so in frosty gardens plant a few first and test them over a winter before committing to a large planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay or sand, it takes both. A wide range of soils suits it, and it does not need enriching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through the first summer while the roots settle, then leave it. It is drought hardy once established and does not need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it alone through autumn and winter. If you prefer a tidy look, cut the plants back in early spring to reveal fresh green growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kangaroo Grass as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the usual choice for revegetation and large mass plantings, and the 140mm pots give a stronger start for a smaller planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tubes come straight from the grower and are not always available. If there are none today, the tube shows as sold out here, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003eGrasses for landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eOrnamental grasses for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant Kangaroo Grass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for a dense planting. For revegetation or a looser, more natural look, wider spacing is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it self-seed through my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed is often infertile and germination is unreliable, so it is unlikely to spread. That makes it a safe choice beside bushland, but do not rely on it to fill gaps by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you like a tidy look. The plant does best when left alone, especially in autumn and winter, so cut it back in early spring to show fresh green growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790889484607,"sku":"THE-TRI-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790889517375,"sku":"THE-TRI-140MM-P10","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kangaroo-grass-themeda-triandra.jpg?v=1792211749","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kangaroo-grass-themeda-triandra","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}