Aussie Finch Forum

I got this grass from a friend, they can't remember what it's called though. Just wondering if anyone could ID it? (pictures aren't the best, I know).
Its in pots at the moment, and has spread to take over the whole pot. It gets a nice amount of seed heads on it, do you think it would be worth planting in one of the aviaries (in a pot/plastic drum cut in half)?

Maiden grass? (guess).
What did the seed heads look like?

Stu wrote:Maiden grass? (guess).
What did the seed heads look like?

Googled Maiden grass, don't think thats it (going by pictures).
Hard to describe, and stupid me, didn't get any pictures.

Did you id. this plant?
Has it made any seed heads this season?
Maiden grass is Miscanthus sinensis of which there is a variegated form.

It's an ornamental grass,i had that in the garden many years ago and someone told me its common name is ribbon grass if that helps. Craig

Not yet, but upon second inspection it very well may be Maiden Grass, it should be getting seed heads soon, so i'll know for sure by then.
Thanks for your help, i'll let you know how it turns out

I got it and think its named Ribbon grass and its seeds in winter.

finches247 wrote:I got it and think its named Ribbon grass and its seeds in winter.

Maybe you and Craig are right, I don't know...I guess i'll just have to wait for it to seed.

Looks like variegated Acorus

VR1Ton wrote:Looks like variegated Acorus

I think you are right VT,it's also a grass that can be grown in marshy swamps and in aquariums. Craig