
Poa labillardierei
Poa labillardierei
Poa labillardierei, commonly known as tussock grass, is a robust Australian native grass that forms attractive arching clumps in garden borders or naturalistic plantings. It thrives in part shade with moderate watering and tolerates a range of soil types including clay. Trim old foliage in late winter to encourage fresh new growth.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 26, 2012 by Pedro Gaspar (cc-by-sa)
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