Themeda triandra ‘Mingo’ – Kangaroo Grass

A low spreading, tufting grass with attractive blue-green foliage and unusual flowers. An intriguing ground cover alternative or border plant. The seeds are edible and can be ground into a flour.

Themeda triandra 'Mingo'
Themeda triandra 'Mingo'

Family : Poaceae

Cultivar Name: Mingo

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Themeda triandra

Common Name : Kangaroo Grass

Height : 0.3

Flower Color : Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Lizards

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Themeda triandra ‘Mingo’ – Kangaroo Grass