Occurrence evidence0 records from ALA occurrence records
Native range bioregionsNot yet summarised
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Kangaroo Grass
Themeda triandra
Poaceae|In Stock
$7.50per packet (100 seeds)
Iconic tussock grass with arching seed heads
DRYFIREOP
GROWING CONDITIONS
Sun ExposureFull Sun
Soil TypesLoam, Clay, Gravelly, Sandy
Water NeedsVery Low
Plant Height0.3-1.5m
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY
Wildlife ValueHabitat, Butterfly-attracting
ConservationCommon
UsesOrnamental, Erosion control, Restoration
DISTRIBUTION
BioregionsSydney Basin, South Eastern Highlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, NSW South Western Slopes
Climate ZonesTemperate, Subtropical, Semi-arid
FloweringSpring, Summer
DISTRIBUTION
Regional provenance50 kmLoading occurrence data…
SPECIES EVIDENCEOccurrence + model context
Model StatusALA-only / SDM unavailable
This species does not yet have SDM coverage in Twig; we are showing ALA occurrence evidence only.
Seed catalogue regionSydney Basin, South Eastern Highlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, NSW South Western Slopes
Model confidenceNot scored yet
Last model runnot yet run for a stable release
Evidence for Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra) is observational and model-based; it does not guarantee suitability at your site.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING AVAILABILITY
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WAPermit required
TAS
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DESCRIPTION
A perennial tussock grass found across Australia. Forms elegant arching clumps of blue-green foliage that turn rich red-brown in autumn. Distinctive pendulous seed heads with long awns. Once the dominant grass of Australian grasslands, it is excellent for restoration, revegetation, and ornamental landscaping.
GERMINATION DATA
Germination Rate
50%
Days to Germinate
7-28
Optimal Temperature
20-30°C
Stratification
6 weeks cold stratification improves germination
Scarification
None required
Sowing Depth
Surface sow, press into soil
Spacing
60cm
GROWTH TIMELINE
Kangaroo Grass — Germination rate50%
Stratification6 weeks cold stratification improves germination
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SowingDay 0
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Germination7-28 days
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Seedling28-56 days
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Transplant56-84 days
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Vegetative84-140 days
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Flowering140+ days
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GROWING GUIDE
Cold stratify for 6 weeks in the fridge before sowing. Surface sow and press into moist seed mix. Keep at 20-30°C. Germination is irregular. Can be slow — patience is key.