Xanthorrhoea minor ssp. lutea|Small Grass-tree, Toolimerin
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Stout perennial with underground woody trunk, branched underground.
- Size (W x H)
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0.6m x 1m
- Leaves
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Foliage in an erect grassy tuft. Leaves arching, triangular in cross-section, 1m x 2-3.5mm.
- Flowers
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Terminal spike of dense, fragrant flowers. Stem slender, base 30-60cm, flowering spike 5-30cm long, 0.2-0.5 times as long as base. May have multiple stems.
- Flower colour
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Yellow
- Flower time
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November to February
- Growing conditions
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Well drained soils in heathy woodlands and open forest. Frost tolerant. Full sun or semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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A slow growing ornamental specimen for containers, rockeries or growing en masse under trees. Flowers well after fire.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
