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Heteropogon contortus

Botanical Name
Heteropogon contortus
Common Names
Black Speargrass,
Black Speargrass is a native evergreen perennial grass with an upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant in appearance. Foliage is narrow and strappy, forming dense tussocks. Commonly used in revegetation projects, erosion control, and for habitat restoration in tropical and subtropical regions. Suitable for low-maintenance landscapes and naturalistic plantings. Grows to approx. 2m H x 0.6m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heteropogon contortus Black Speargrass,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright

Description:
Black Speargrass is a native evergreen perennial grass with an upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant in appearance. Foliage is narrow and strappy, forming dense tussocks. Commonly used in revegetation projects, erosion control, and for habitat restoration in tropical and subtropical regions. Suitable for low-maintenance landscapes and naturalistic plantings. Grows to approx. 2m H x 0.6m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam, Sandy