Family POACEAE
Genus Sporobolus
Species stapfianus
SA Plant Number
Basionym Sporobolus stapfianus

Sporobolus stapfianus is a short, fine, tufted grass with beautifully rolled leaves. The curly leaves look pretty in winter. When in flower (from November to March), the tiny and numerous florets on the delicate and much-branched flowering stem almost creates a misty look.

Due to its size, it is an ideal grass for a small, compact rockery, where it can be interplanted with perennials. Also a beautiful grass for the front, low-growing section of a flowering meadow or grassland garden. Ideal for interplanting amongst shorter grassland plants. Either leave the attractive, curly leaves through winter or cut them back. Needs cutting back however, before the new season's growth starts.

Size: up to 30cm

Seed for birds and insects: The tiny seeds are eaten by small grassland birds and some insects.

Landscaping: Short grass ideal for planting amongst smaller plants in a flowering meadow or grassland garden. A small grass suitable for delicate grassland container planting.

Gauteng, Eastern seaboard, Limpopo

Natural Habitat On rocky outcrops or stony slopes in open grassland or bushveld. Frequently found near rivers and streams.

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Grasses, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Pink shades, Garden type: Arid garden, Garden type: Bushveld, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rainwater Harvesting Garden, Garden type: River-side and Stream-side Gardens,

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