{"title":"Other Native Grasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian native grasses offer exceptional versatility, combining attractive foliage, low maintenance requirements and outstanding tolerance to Australia's diverse growing conditions. Our Other Native Grasses collection brings together a selection of native grass and grass-like plants that may not have enough varieties to warrant their own collection page but still deserve a place in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants provide year-round texture, movement and structure in the garden while being well suited to modern landscapes, native gardens, revegetation projects and low-maintenance planting schemes. Many varieties are highly drought tolerant once established and perform well in challenging conditions, including poor soils, coastal locations and exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom compact clumping varieties to larger feature grasses, this collection offers a diverse range of plants that can be used for mass planting, borders, erosion control, habitat creation and ornamental displays. Availability may vary throughout the year as different species and varieties become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Australian Native Grasses?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd texture, movement and year-round interest to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders, mass plantings and landscape projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany varieties are drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for native, coastal and water-wise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide habitat and shelter for native wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp stabilise soil and reduce erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for modern and naturalistic garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Other Native Grasses collection to discover a diverse range of Australian native grass and grass-like plants that bring beauty, resilience and practical landscaping benefits to gardens of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"austrostipa-stipoides","title":"Austrostipa Stipoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustrostipa stipoides, also known as Coastal Spear Grass, is a native tussock grass that makes a great infill plant to add texture and movement to the garden. It is excellent for borders, driveways and other areas where a low to no care plant is required. A seed source for native birds and also habitat for native butterfly caterpillars this upright grass is very versatile. Also incredibly useful for revegetating sand dunes. Frost and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828181852344,"sku":"LPOAUSSTI","price":5.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/austrostipa-lpoaussti-stipoides-by-krzysztof-ziarnek-kenraiz.jpg?v=1785381033"},{"product_id":"orthrosanthus-morning-iris","title":"Orthrosanthus Morning Iris","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowing off an abundance of true blue flowers, Orthrosanthus Morning Iris is one of those wonderful grass-like clumping plants that look fantastic with very little effort. A member of the Iris family, the starry blue flowers only last a day each but are produced in profusion during Spring and early Summer that the plant is rarely out of flower during that time making it a stunning addition to both native and ornamental gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly tough plant that will benefit from a once a year clean up after flowering with the removal of old flower stems, Orthrosanthus is drought tolerant once established but will perform better with regular watering during dry periods. Prefers semi shade, but will tolerate full sun. Mulch to keep the soil moist and to deter weed growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828215144632,"sku":"LPOMORIRI","price":7.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/orthrosanthus-lpomoriri-morning-iris.jpg?v=1785386791"},{"product_id":"patersonia-native-iris","title":"Patersonia Native Iris","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Purple Flag, Patersonia Native Iris is a striking perennial grass-like plant, that displays vivid purple to blue flowers held above attractive blue-green foliage throughout Spring and Summer. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates drought and moderate frost with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for attracting beneficial insects, Patersonia thrives in sandy, well-drained soils but is also adaptable to clay loam and poorer soils. Perfect for coastal gardens, this clumping plant looks stunning when mass planted and makes an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, or naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAUTION Harmful if eaten\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828221567160,"sku":"LPOPATNIR","price":7.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/patersonia-lpopatnir-native-iris-p14patnir.jpg?v=1785386878"},{"product_id":"poa-coastal-tussock-grass","title":"Poa Coastal Tussock Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fast growing native grass, Poa Coastal Tussock Grass shows off arching blue\/green foliage that adds softness and movement wherever it is planted. An excellent choice for stabilising embankments and erosion control, Coastal Tussock Grass is an excellent coastal plant, and grows extremely well in all areas of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoa poiformis is a very hardy clumping grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Ideal for gardens, rockeries, general landscaping and will create a spectacular display when mass planted. a versatile plant when used as part of a habitat planting; this Poa is bird and butterfly attracting, a caterpillar food source, lizard habitat and is used by birds for nesting material. Prefers a full sun to part shade position in well drained soil, and will withstand dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828246536376,"sku":"LPOPOACTG","price":6.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/poa-lpopoactg-coastal-tussock-grass.jpg?v=1785387185"},{"product_id":"poa-kingsdale-pbr","title":"Poa Kingsdale (PBR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother stunning Ozbreed grass, Poa Kingsdale ™ {pbr} shows off brilliant blue arching foliage that adds softness and movement wherever it is planted. An excellent choice for stabilising embankments and erosion control, Kingsdale is a wonderful coastal plant, and grows extremely well in all barring the humid areas of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoa Kingsdale is a very hardy clumping grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Ideal for gardens, rockeries, general landscaping and will create a spectacular display when mass planted. Prefers a full sun to part shade position in well drained soil, and will withstand dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAUTION Harmful if eaten\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this Ozbreed plant please go to: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ozbreed.com.au\/plant-ranges\/native-grasses\/kingsdale-poa-is-a-tussock-grass-with-contrasting-arching-blue-foliage-ornamental-native-grass\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ozbreed.com.au\/plant-ranges\/native-grasses\/kingsdale-poa-is-a-tussock-grass-with-contrasting-arching-blue-foliage-ornamental-native-grass\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828246601912,"sku":"LPOPOAKIN","price":6.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/poa-lpopoakin-kingsdale.jpg?v=1785387186"},{"product_id":"stylidium-pink-a-saurus-140mm","title":"Stylidium Pink-A-Saurus 140mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Trigger Grass, Stylidium Pink-a-saurus is a striking tuft-forming Australian native that adds vivid colour and unique character to the garden. It features narrow, grass-like blue-green foliage that forms a neat clump, providing a fine-textured base from which tall stems rise, each topped with clusters of deep pink flowers. The floral display sits proudly above the foliage and appears in Spring through to Summer, creating a bold contrast against the plant’s cooler-toned leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this plant lies in its namesake—its \"trigger\" mechanism. When an insect visits the flower, a sensitive, spring-loaded structure is activated, flinging a burst of pollen onto the back of the insect. As the insect continues to visit other flowers, it spreads the pollen, helping the plant reproduce. This unusual and almost playful trait adds a dynamic element to the garden and is a favourite among native plant enthusiasts and children alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStylidium Pink-a-saurus is a low-maintenance plant well suited to modern native gardens, coastal areas, and waterwise landscapes. It performs well in full sun to part shade and can thrive in a wide range of soils, provided drainage is adequate. Once established, it is both drought-tolerant and able to withstand light frosts, making it adaptable to many Australian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its vibrant flowers, intriguing pollination method, and hardy nature, this Stylidium brings both beauty and biological interest to native plantings, gravel gardens, borders, and mixed beds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828397695160,"sku":"P14STYPAS","price":22.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/stylidium-p14stypas-pink-a-saurus-pplstypas.jpg?v=1785388232"},{"product_id":"juncus-gregiflorus-green-rush","title":"Juncus Gregiflorus Green Rush","description":"\u003cp\u003eA densely tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems Juncus gregiflorus Green Rush is a useful native ornamental grass. 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