Poa ensiformis|Purple-sheath or Sword Tussock-grass
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Strong dense tufted perennial, spreading outwards on underground stems. Flowering stems erect, sometimes flattened below the flowerhead.
- Size (W x H)
- 0.3-0.5m high, stems to 1.2m high
- Leaves
- Rough dark green leaves, mostly flat, to 5mm wide. Sheath purple. Old leaves inrolled.
- Flowers
- Erect, spreading pyramidal flowerhead to 30cm x 18cm, 3-8-flowered spikelets; lower bracts 3-veined, lower floral bract 5-veined, fine hairs on veins, webby hairs on basal tip.
- Flower colour
- Green to purplish
- Flower time
- October to March
- Growing conditions
- Moist soils in mountain forests. Semi shade to full shade.
- Commonly used for
- A vigorous grass, useful for embankments and erosion control.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
