STYLIDIUM DINOSAUR GRASS RAPTOR PINK
$2.65
This is a low growing tuft forming perennial, good green foliage and Stylidium graminifoliumalso has fascinating pink flowers from spring into summer. The flowers have a unique pollination mechanism triggered by insects. The insects trigger the flower to spring into action and deposit pollen on the insect. The insect will them spread the pollen onto other flowers. This is a great plant for growing in a rock garden and also suited to growing in containers. Although classed as an evergreen plant, occasionally the plant will seem to die back, it disappears underground. Leave it alone and it usually come back to life.
Out of stock
ABOUT OF STYLIDIUM DINOSAUR GRASS RAPTOR PINK
- Also known as Trigger Grass, Stylidium Dino grass Pinkasaurus (Stylidium graminifolium) is a stunning tufting Australian Native that features blue foliage and clusters of deep pink flowers held above the foliage.
- This low maintenance plant is drought tolerant and tolerates light frost once established. Stylidium will grow well in a coastal situation, and grows in a wide range of soils and climates.
- The common name comes from the unusual way these flowers disperse pollen; they have a cocked trigger that springs upwards when an insect visits the flower and dumps a load of pollen on the back of it’s head; the insect then deposits on other flowers as it goes about it’s business.
BENEFITS & USES OF STYLIDIUM DINOSAUR GRASS RAPTOR PINK
- It ia a low maintenance plant.
- It is drought tolerant and tolerates light frost once established.
- Requires little water once established.
- Produces flowering spikes up to 40cm.
- Ideal for a hanging basket.
- They also attract many varieties of birds into the garden.
- The plants also make excellent subjects for growing in containers.
- Perennial herb for mixed native landscapes in borders, rockeries, raised beds parks and reserves.
Planting Care:
- Plant Stylidium graminifolium in a sunny position in a well drained soil. Part shade is suitable and a slightly acidic soil is best.
- A little native plant fertiliser once a year in spring may be beneficial in poorer soils.
- In long dry periods we recommend some supplements watering, never allowing the soil to become wet and soggy.
- Botanical Name – Stylidium graminifolium
- Common Name – Grass Trigger.
- Family – Stylidiaceae
- Height – Around .3 metres.
- Spread – To around .1- .4 metres as it forms a clump over time.
- Position – Full Sun to a little afternoon shade.
- Soil – Well drained and moist.
- Flowers – Pink.
- Flowering Time – Spring through summer.
- Foliage – Mid green and grass like.
- Frost tolerant – Light to medium frosts only.
- Drought tolerant – Medium, some extra moisture is required during long dry period.
Be the first to review “STYLIDIUM DINOSAUR GRASS RAPTOR PINK”
Related products
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.