Poa poiformis

Description: densely tufted perennial grass of coastal foreshores and estuaries

Botanical Name Poa poiformis

Common Name: Coast Tussock-grass, Blue Tussock-grass

Height: 1.0m x 1.0m

Foliage: blue grey foliage with inflorescences bearing clusters of large green to purple spikelets which appear in spring and summer. The leaf blades are smooth on the outer surface

Flower: Bears clusters of small green to yellow spikelets

Position: fast growing and very hardy. Will grow in full sun or part shade and either wet or dry conditions in most soil types

Tolerances: drought and frost

Prune: may be pruned annually to remove spent seed heads (usually late summer) and to encourage new growth