Poa labillardieri Poalab Common Tussock Grass
Poa labillardieri Poalab Common Tussock Grass
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Poa labillardieri Common Tussock Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Poa labillardieri is a perennial native grass that forms dense tufts of fine, narrow leaves that have a blue-green colouration. In late spring to summer, it produces delicate flower spikes that bear small, airy seed heads. Widely used mass planted, verge plantings, coastal gardens and in revegetation works. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. A versatile and hardy plant that is valued for its ornamental appeal and ability to withstand various growing conditions. Grows very well under trees. Grows to approx. 1m H x W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Embankment, Erosion Control, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Verge, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Poaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Grey
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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