Spinifex sericeus

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Spinifex sericeus, Beach Spinifex, Coastal Spinifex, Spinifex Grass

Spinifex sericeus, commonly known as Beach Spinifex, is a NZ native grass that thrives in sand dunes where it binds the sand. The plant itself has fine, dark green-blue leaves with a hairy surface. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and has roots that will spread many metres to colonise large areas. Spinifex sericeus is commonly used to stabilise sand dunes, planted on a bank, included in coastal gardens, or used on exposed sites.

Spinifex sericeus is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Spinifex sericeus, Beach Spinifex, Coastal Spinifex, Spinifex Grass

Beach Spinifex

The Beach Spinifex, scientifically known as Spinifex sericeus, is a NZ native grass that thrives in sand dunes where it binds the sand. The plant itself has fine, dark green-blue leaves with a hairy surface. Male and female flowers are produced on separate plants and the distinctive spikey heads are produced by the female plant. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and has roots that will spread many metres to colonise large areas. It tolerates high winds, salt spray, and shifting sands but must have free draining soil. The Beach Spinifex is commonly used to stabilise sand dunes, planted on a bank, included in coastal gardens, or used on exposed sites.