Name: Griffin Weeping Grass
SKU: GRIF
Availability: InStock

Additional Grass Information

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Microlaena Stipoides var. Griffin

SOILS

Weeping grass is adapted to a very wide variety of soil types. Some types have a broad range of pH adaptation while most prefer acidic soils with a pH of less than 6.0. Some varieties of this grass can survive in strongly acidic soils and others in alkaline soil.

TOLERANCES

High drought tolerance
High frost tolerance
Medium salt tolerance
Good shade tolerance
Grazing and mowing tolerant

USES

Griffin Weeping grass which is a winter active grass and is incredibly shade tolerant. This variety was developed by the University of New England specifically as a high quality lawn and for passive recreation. Once established, it has low maintenance needs as it only grows to around 15cm tall and it has a high drought tolerance meaning it requires minimal watering.

This is an extremely versatile and useful grass. Because of its attractive appearance, its persistence and high grazing value, as well as its tolerance of shade and acid soils, this grass has a wide range of uses. It is suitable for use on roadsides, municipal parks and gardens requiring little maintenance, where once it is established it will provide a persistent ground cover requiring relatively few mowing events each year. The dense foliage and soft leaves means that this grass produces a very high quality lawn, and especially the Griffin variety. The shade tolerance this grass has means that it is very well suited to domestic lawns where shading is common from buildings, fences and trees.

SOWING

SOW RATE
1-3kg per 100m2

SOWING GUIDELINES

For best results try to ensure that the seed bed is weed free. Native grasses are slow growers and effective weed control is highly desirable.
It is also incredibly helpful to know the pH levels of your soil so take soil sample to test your soil pH level, following test kit instructions.
While the soil is under preparation, it is a good idea to sow a few seeds into a sterile seed raising mix to be kept moist until germination. This will allow for easier identification of lawn seedlings once the lawn is sown.
Before sowing, the soil surface should be loosened with either a rake or harrows to ensure adequate seed to soil contact.
No fertiliser is necessary. in particular, avoid any phosphate-based fertilisers. The addition of organic matter however will add to a successful result.
Spread the seed evenly over the prepared surface and rake it in, so it is lightly covered. Seed sown deeper than 15 mm may not germinate.
Where possible, try rolling the area as it lightly presses soil particles together and ensures grass seeds are in contact with the soil. This will eliminate air pockets that could interfere with seed germination and growth and a rolled seedbed also holds moisture longer.
If there is access to irrigation, for the first three weeks, water approximately 2-3 times a week, taking into account the weather. Where there is no access to irrigation, sow from autumn to spring coincided with rain. It is important after sowing grass seed to ensure seeds do not dry out.
Use the sown seed sample to help identify grass seedlings from weeds.

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