This iconic Australian plant occurs naturally from Queensland to north east NSW. Slow growing to around 5 metres tall, it has a tuft of long thin leaves, and in old specimens this grows atop a thick trunk. They love a well drained soil in full sun to lightly dappled shade. In heavier soil it is advisable to build up raised beds for better drainage. They flower from autumn to summer with dramatic tall spears of small white flowers which are nectar rich.
Xanthorrhoea johnsonii – Grass Tree
Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Column-shaped, Weeping
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Pipe and drain friendly
Scientific Name: Xanthorrhoea johnsonii
Common Name : Grass Tree
Height : 5
Flower Color : Cream, Black
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects