{"product_id":"wallaby-grass-rytidosperma-caespitosum","title":"Wallaby Grass - Rytidosperma caespitosum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWallaby Grass (\u003cem\u003eRytidosperma caespitosum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fine-leaved native tussock that grows to about 90cm tall and 60cm wide. It forms soft, dense clumps and sends up fluffy cream flowerheads in spring and summer, usually after rain. Few native grasses adapt to so many soils and climates, which is why it is a favourite for revegetation and bushland style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable almost everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows at altitude and by the coast, in the cool wet south and the hot dry north, in sandy, loamy or stony soil. Tropical far north Queensland is the main exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fine, soft texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine, long leaves give a meadow look that sits well beside broader native foliage and rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluffy seedheads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream to white flowerheads emerge after rain, usually in spring and summer, which is where its other common name, white-top, comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast grower, so a mass planting closes up and starts holding soil without a long wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle work once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e A yearly feed with a native slow release fertiliser is about all it asks for, and it tolerates harsh conditions.\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 dense cover, or 60cm for a looser meadow effect. The clumps widen into each other and shade out most weeds between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and erosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous clumps help hold soil on banks and batters. Use the same 50cm spacing in staggered rows and mulch between the young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushland and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it among wattles, correas and eucalypts for a natural look. Its seed also feeds seed-eating birds, so it suits wildlife plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wallaby Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It copes with coastal and exposed sites, the cool wet south and the dry inland, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. We do not recommend it for the tropical far north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil will do, including sand, loam and stony ground. It does not need rich soil, so skip the heavy compost and plant at the same depth as the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer so the roots run deep. After that it manages on rainfall in most districts. Feed once a year with a native slow release fertiliser, ideally in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. If a clump looks tired after the seed has set, shear it back to about 10cm and let it reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wallaby 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 economical choice for large plantings, while the 140mm packs give a fuller clump from day one. Expect a small tuft of fine green leaves rather than a mature clump, with flowerheads following once the plant has settled in and the rain has come.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eOrnamental grasses for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse grasses 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=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry 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 Wallaby Grass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for a dense mass planting. Allow 60cm if you prefer individual tussocks with a little space between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it for the tropical far north. It does well from the subtropics south, in cool wet climates and in hot dry ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it produce its fluffy seedheads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually in spring and summer, after rain. In a dry year there may be fewer, but the fine green clump stays tidy either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789643514175,"sku":"RYT-CAE-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789643579711,"sku":"RYT-CAE-140MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/wallaby-grass-rytidosperma-caespitosum.jpg?v=1792192770","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/wallaby-grass-rytidosperma-caespitosum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}