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This attractive native grass, which prefers cooler climates like the mountains, is perennial and is adapted to places with high rainfall. You can recognise weeping grass by its lime-green leaves and weeping seed heads. It is often seen by the roadside or in shady bushland areas. Seed heads generally ripen from December to May. Weeping grass leaves can reach a height of 30-75cm if left uncut.

Growing weeping grass as a native lawn is very straightforward. It can grow in most kinds of ground but prefers acidic soils. Water well until established, but after, this grass is highly drought tolerant. Plant anywhere from full sun to partial shade. The most important thing to note is not to grow weeping grass in areas of high foot traffic – so don’t use it as path grass! You can mow it down 3-4 times a year, usually in summer.

It also produces high-quality feed, and so it is used for pasture in areas with acid soils and moderate to high rainfall. Birds will sometimes consume the seeds.