Red-leg Grass, Red Grass, Pitted Beard Grass, Redleg Grass, Reg Grass.
Presence in Australia
Widespread throughout region.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, NT.
Drier open forests. Also low-lying sites prone to brief, infrequent flooding.
Perennial, tufted grass with basal leaves. Numerous wiry stems and reddish purple flowering stems, 30-50cm high, mostly summer.
Summer-growing. Tolerates severe drought. Low to moderate frost tolerance.
Appears red/purple after frost.
Late Dec to early Feb.
From seed, or division of tussock. Seedlings may establish slowly.
Moderate forage value.
Useful garden ornamental. Rejuvenate old plants by pruning severely or burning, and water heavily to encourage new growth.
Forage value increases under grazing pressure and increased fertility (widespread in overgrazed pastures).