Xanthorrhoea Species, Austral Grass Tree, Black Boy, Southern Grasstree
Xanthorrhoeaaustralis

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-ROH-ee-uh)
Species: australis (aw-STRAL-iss)

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds