Scientific Name: Hierochloe fraseri Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: alpine holygrass

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Poaceae

Form Description: Loose tufting perennial grass; narrow, linear leaves strongly in-rolled near their base, tapering to a long point, strongly scented.

Flowers: Panicles up to 9 cm long.

Fruit: Caryopsis

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyFlindersGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsWest Coast
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationGrasslandSedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes

Widespread. Common in herb and grass fields and in wet, peaty swamps at fairly high altitudes, in open sunny sites.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist

Soil Tolerance

Loam, Poorly-drained, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Storage Stratification at 3-5°C for up to 3 months may improve results. Place seed in a damp medium, lightly covered. Put moist seeds in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Seed Storage Life

6-12 months

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed may need to be stored for 6-12 months.

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated by division.