Botanical Name: Poa helmsii
Common Names: Broad Leaf Snow Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
A native tussock grass that naturally occurs in marshlands of southern New South Wales and Victoria. The foliage is a light-green with green to cream flower spikes appearing in 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:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, ErosionControl, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Wetlands
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Poaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Green
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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