Coastal GrassesSuited to sand dunes, coastal strips and beach fronts; typically tolerant of salt winds and drought hardy, thriving in sandy soils. |
Dryland GrassesDry land grasses are ideal for mass planting; in ornamental gardens, borders, golf courses and parklands. Often used as under story plants around large established trees. Dry land grasses are very drought hardy and can be susceptible to fungal pathogens if the soil is too wet. |
Erosion ControlGrasses that exhibit good erosion control qualities will generally have fast spreading root systems. The roots are generally fibrous and matt together to help bind the exposed topsoil layer. Erosion control grasses also slow down the overland flow of water and act to dissipate the impact of heavy rain. |
Strappy Leaf Plants
Strappy leaf plants are ideal for mass planting in roadsides, factories, offices and most types of residential and commercial applications. Also great as tub specimens or accent foliage in ornamental gardens. This is a broad group and each specific grass will suit different environmental conditions such as soil type and climate. |
Tropical GrassesTropical grasses are defined by location. They are suited to climatic conditions typical of Rockhampton and further north. Tropical grasses are not generally suited to cooler climates such as Sydney or Melbourne. |
Wetland Grasses
Wetland grasses can be further defined into a number of sub categories including; marginal aquatic and aquatic. The species in this group are planted on creek banks just above the water line or submerged to varying depths to 1m. |