Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland bluegrass)
Adaptation | Most common on alkaline clays, but also found on a wide range of soil types which tend to collect water, such as roadsides. Widespread over much of eastern and summer central Australia. Present in all areas of eastern Australia except the cooler temperate parts. |
Seasonal growth patterns | Warm season |
Flowering time | Late spring and summer |
Comments | Frequent recruitment. |
Growth habit | Erect |
Harvesting options | Brush harvesting |
Expected germination | 50–80% |
Sowing techniques / sowing depth | Broadcast and harrows, band seeder, crocodile planter and blowing into debris / surface. |
Optimal germination temperature (°C) | 15–40 |
Harvesting / sowing comments | Seeds tend to cling together. |