Poa Labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass)
Poa Labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass)
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Poa Labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass) is a graceful Australian native ornamental grass valued for its soft, arching blue-green foliage and airy flower heads. It forms dense evergreen tussocks, adding year-round texture and movement to native gardens, borders and naturalistic landscapes. In spring and summer, fine green to purplish flower panicles rise above the foliage, providing habitat and attracting beneficial insects.
Adaptable and easy to grow, Common Tussock Grass thrives in a range of well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established. It is ideal for mass planting, erosion control, rain gardens and low-maintenance landscapes, while its neat clumping habit makes it an excellent accent plant. Its ornamental appeal, resilience and ecological benefits make it a versatile choice for residential and commercial gardens.

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Mature height
0.8–1.5 m
Mature width
0.6–1 m
Spacing
0.6–1 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Blue-green foliage with green to purplish flower heads.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low; cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
Root System
Deep, fibrous, clump-forming root system excellent for erosion control.