Botanical Name: Common Names:
Poa ensiformis Sword Tussock Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Dense, Tufting
Description:
A native tussock grass that naturally occurs in forests or open grasslands of southern New South Wales and Victoria. The foliage is a rich green with green to purple flower spikes appearing from spring to summer. A great plant for erosion control and source of food for birds and caterpillars as well as adding colour and texture to the landscape.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Verge, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Poaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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