Poa labillardierei var. labillardierei|Common Tussock-grass
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Large, coarse densely tufted perennial. Flowering stems rounded, erect.
- Size (W x H)
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0.3-0.8cm high, stems to 1.3m high
- Leaves
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Rough, folded, if inrolled then loosely, green to greyish-green leaves, to 80cm x 3.5mm, tips sometimes ending in a prickly point. Sheath pale.
- Flowers
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Open pyramidal flowerhead, to 25cm x 15cm, 3-5-flowered spikelets; lower bracts 3-veined, lower floral bract very narrow, 5-veined, hairy on lower part of keel and outer veins only, webby basal hairs.
- Flower colour
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Green or purplish
- Flower time
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October to February
- Growing conditions
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Moist alluvial soils along watercourses and on flats. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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A vigorous and tolerant grass that is commonly used in landscaping. Adds vertical interest. Plant in drifts. Dead leaves can be removed using a soft rake.
- 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
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
