ThunderLandscape Plant Database

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Harpochloa falx

A small southern Africa grass species that, rather than being wind pollinated, has adapted to brushing pollen onto passing animals. This a great garden plant, with dark green narrow leaves, that can be grown either as a specimen plant or grouped together to give the garden structure. Looks good when interspersed with plants of contrasting growth form. During summer, it produces the flowers that give it its name, followed by fluffy white seedheads. Once established, water needs are minimal and the plant is not susceptible to disease or pests. The name of this plant comes from the caterpillar-like appearance of the flowers that are upside-down off the tips of the flowering stems.

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