Bushy Hedgehog Grass (Echinopogon caespitosus)
Bushy Hedgehog Grass (Echinopogon caespitosus) is a clumping perennial grass native to Australia, forming dense tussocks with slender, upright flowering stems.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly during growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy or loamy conditions.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Flowers best in brighter light
Water regularly during growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce in winter
Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy or loamy conditions.
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
Tolerates cooler temperatures
Outdoor
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-dormant in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusEchinopogon
- speciesEchinopogon caespitosus
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No