Imperata cylindrica |
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass Hardiness zones: 9-13 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost |
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Origins: Australia, Tropical Africa, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, NSW, Sydney region region, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA Other Botanical Names: Other Common Names: Cogon Grass, Sword Grass, Alang Alang Grass | ||||||||
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