Oxley Wallaby grass
Rytidosperma geniculatum

There are not many parts of Southern Australia that Wallaby grass cannot be found growing. Oxley Wallaby grass (also known as Kneed Wallaby grass) grow in ditches, on ridges, on airports, on plains and mountains, near the sea, on poor soils, on perfect soils – Wallaby grass species can be found all over southern Australia. What’s more, the various species of Wallaby grass overlap greatly. You will often find three or four species growing alongside each other.

BEST SOILS FOR OXLEY WALLABY GRASS

Oxley Wallaby grass can grow on most soil types from sandy soils to soils with varying levels of clay, and can grow across a range of soil pH levels from acidic to moderately alkaline.

BEST USE FOR OXLEY WALLABY GRASS

Horticulture – Wallaby grass has been successfully used in-between rows of vines or trees to control erosion. Using Wallaby grass as an interrow crop also reduces surface temperature, and helps with weed control and to lower saline water tables. Wallaby grass low summer activity means that it will not compete strongly with the vines or trees for moisture.

Landscaping - It is also an attractive and versatile plant for landscaping applications. Golf course roughs commonly use Wallaby grass for its low maintenance requirements. There is also the added benefit that the golf ball can be easy to located in the wallaby grass roughs, meaning that usually a shot is playable.

Insects & Birds – Wallaby grass is a preferred habitat for many butterflies and moths. This includes the critically endangered Golden Sun Moth.

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Page/price updated: 16/1/2026