Grey tussock-grass (Poa sieberiana)

When it flowers

January, not flowering
February, not flowering
March, not flowering
April, not flowering
May, not flowering
June, not flowering
July, not flowering
August, not flowering
September, flowering
October, flowering
November, flowering
December, flowering

Poa sieberiana. Photo: Macleay Grass Man, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Flowerheads are panicles 3-29 cm long; initially contracted, but pyramidal and open at maturity. Colour varies from green to purple.. Photo: Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Native, yearlong-green, perennial, densely tufted grass to 80 cm tall. Leaves are long, fine (about 0.5 mm wide), green to dull green, rough to the touch and often drooping. Found in many situations;…. Photo: Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Fine, grey-green tussock grass for dry, sunny spots and natural meadows.

A small, neat tussock with very fine grey-green leaves, common in dry forest and grassland of south-eastern Australia. Good for mass planting, under trees and as a soft contrast to strappy plants.

In the garden

Mass planting
Banks and slopes
Under trees

Leaves: Very fine, grey-green leaves.
Flowers: Fine, open, purplish seed heads in spring.
Attracts: Butterflies and shelter for small wildlife

Growing conditions

Climate: Temperate and cool and alpine
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Sandy, loam and clay
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Hard frost
Water: Very drought tolerant

Planting and care

Grown from: Seed and division

Planting

Sun or part shade. Space 40 cm apart.

Pruning

Comb out dead leaves, or cut back to about 10 cm in late winter every year or two to keep it fresh.

Care

No feeding needed; extra nutrients favour weeds. Water through the first summer.

Where it comes from

Family: Poaceae
Order: Poales
Native to: ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria
Natural range: Dry forest and grassland of south-eastern Australia, from Queensland to Tasmania and South Australia.

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Grey tussock-grass Poa sieberiana