Stylidium graminifolium “Trigger Plant”

Stylidium graminifolium “Trigger Plant”

Stylidium graminifolium is a hardy, grass-like perennial native to eastern Australia, prized for its delicate sprays of soft pink flowers and fine, arching foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, it produces tall slender stems covered in starry blossoms, creating a soft, airy display that moves beautifully in the breeze.

This species is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for native gardens, rockeries, coastal landscapes, and mass plantings. Its compact clumping habit suits both formal and naturalistic designs, while the unique “trigger” mechanism of its flowers adds curiosity and charm for visitors and pollinators alike.

Key Features:

• Fine, evergreen grass-like foliage forming neat clumps

• Tall stems with soft pink star-shaped flowers

• Long flowering period (spring–summer)

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Bee- and insect-attracting

• Ideal for borders, mass planting, rockeries, and native landscapes

Size: Approx. 30–60 cm high × 20–40 cm wide
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor sandy soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought-resilient once established

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