{"product_id":"kneed-wallaby-grass-rytidosperma-geniculatum","title":"Kneed Wallaby Grass - Rytidosperma geniculatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eKneed Wallaby Grass (\u003cem\u003eRytidosperma geniculatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fine leaved Australian native tussock, up to 50cm high and around 20cm wide, named for the bent, kneed look of its flowering stems. Delicate cream seedheads float above the green foliage in the warmer months. It is a tough, low upkeep grass for dry spots, native style gardens and revegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA southern Australian original.\u003c\/strong\u003e This grass grows naturally across southern Australia, so it belongs in a native or regional planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, fine texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow leaves and fine stems add movement, and the bent stems and cream seedheads give it character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and adaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought hardy, tolerant of harsh conditions and fine in a wide range of soils, clay included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value.\u003c\/strong\u003e It feeds birds and butterflies, and it is a favourite of the endangered golden sun moth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it asks for one cut and one feed a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and meadow effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart for a dense, natural looking sweep. Drifts of it look best when the stems are free to move in the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and erosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous clumps hold soil on banks and batters, and they need little care once they take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushland and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good understorey grass for revegetation and wildlife refuges, mixing well with local shrubs and wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry lawn alternatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a soft, low native cover in dry spots where you do not walk much, though it will not take heavy foot traffic the way turf does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kneed Wallaby Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It grows naturally across southern Australia and tolerates frost and a wide range of climates, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, acid and alkaline ground, so soil preparation can be light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants regularly until they establish, then leave them to the weather. A native slow release fertiliser once a year is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e In late summer, chop overgrown clumps down to about ankle height. Fresh growth follows in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kneed Wallaby Grass as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small tuft of narrow green leaves, not a plant in seed. Plants this size handle freight well, so unpack them promptly and keep them watered until they go in the ground. The seedheads and the bent stems appear as the clump matures, so plant out in autumn or spring while the soil is workable and rain is likely.\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-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transform-your-lawn-with-native-plants\"\u003eReplacing your lawn with native plants\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 it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 25cm apart for a continuous planting as the clumps fill out. Space a little wider if you want each tussock to read on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer, down to about ankle height, but only when the clumps are overgrown. That prompts fresh growth in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It makes a soft native cover in dry, low traffic areas, but it will not stand up to play or heavy foot traffic like turf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787258659135,"sku":"RYT-GEN-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kneed-wallaby-grass-rytidosperma-geniculatum.jpg?v=1792154657","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kneed-wallaby-grass-rytidosperma-geniculatum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}