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Poa labillardierei

Tussock grass

Cut back mid to late Autumn or early spring to mounds 40cm high.

Poa labillardierei, or Common Tussock-Grass, is a hardy, native Australian perennial grass forming dense blue-green clumps, prized in landscaping for its fine, weeping foliage and airy summer flowerheads, adaptable to various soils but thrives in moist spots, easily grown from seed or division, and low-maintenance with a simple prune.

Maintenance

Cut back mid to late Autumn or early spring to mounds 40cm high.

Height and spread

Up to 1.2 m x 80 cm

Some photographs by Martina Gemmola

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