Poa sieberiana var. sieberiana|Grey Tussock Grass
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Dense green to greyish-green tufted perennial with erect flowering stems.
- Size (W x H)
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15-30cm x 40cm, stems to 0.8cm high
- Leaves
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Fine, often curled, rough, inrolled to round leaves, to 30cm x 0.7mm. Sheath pale.
- Flowers
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Open pyramidal flowerhead, to 20cm x 12cm, 2-7-flowered spikelets; lower bracts 3-veined, lower floral bract 5-veined, short hairs on lower part, longer on keel and outer veins, web weak or absent.
- Flower colour
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Green or purplish
- Flower time
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October to March
- Growing conditions
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Most widespread poa, in moist to dry well drained soils. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Useful smaller tussock grass for rockeries, borders, massed planting. Establishes well under trees. Plant in drifts.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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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
