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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Microlaena polynoda
Height: 1m;  Spread: 1.5m
Grass
A robust grass forming dense cascades down banks of dark green wispy, shiny leaves. Very attractive and hardy. Great under trees and on banks.
» Click here for our microlaena stipoides article published in the Titirangi Tatler, February 2012 ...
» For a landscaping perspective on Microlaena polynoda, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Jointed stems looking like miniature bamboo.
Closeup of joint with hairs.