NATIVE WHEAT GRASS (Anthosachne scabra) Seeds

Native Wheat grass (scientific name Anthosachne scabra, formerly Elymus scaber) is an all year green perennial grass with a tussocky habit.

It grows from 30 to 100 cm high and flowers from late spring to summer. The seedheads are quite long (up to 1.5 m) and can become lax and fall over. The plant remains green throughout the summer as long as there is some soil moisture.

Native Wheat grass is found in all Australian states except the Northern Territory and is more common in districts with cool winters.

Wildlife Value: A food source for many butterflies.

Bush Food: Native wheat grass was a major ancient food source with the small grain cultivated, harvested, ground, and cooked as a type of bread.

Germination: Preferred depth for sowing is around 10 mm in autumn to winter. With moist conditions, the seed takes from seven to ten days to germinate. The seedlings are hairy and bluish in colour.