Botanical Name: Common Names:
Stylidium graminifolium Trigger Plant, Triggerplant,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Upright
Description:
A stunning evergreen plant growing to only 20cm x 30cm high. Forms neat clumps of dark strap-like foliage. During spring and into summer, tall flower spikes 50cm to 60cm high emerge from this thick clump and open to reveal large eye catching, lolly pink flowers. Suitable for rockery plantings, borders, native garden styles and container planting.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position and is considered frost hardy.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Stylidiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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