Common Tussock-Grass
Common Tussock-Grass
Poa labillardieri
Poa labillardieri
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- Graceful plumes provide airiness and movement in the garden.
- Hardy and they regain their shape every spring.
- Low maintenance required, ideal for low-maintenance borders.
- Suitable for dry spots and poor soil.
- Perfect ground cover for loose, informal plantings.
Poa labillardieri Common Tussock-Grass is a resilient perennial admired for its tidy clumps and graceful, wind-swept profile. This native grass brings a soft, evergreen presence with seasonal color changes and a natural, airy growth habit.
Its upright tussocks reach a moderate height, delivering a sturdy, sculptural presence in naturalistic plantings. It forms dense clumps that stay compact while spreading slowly with age, offering long-lasting structure. Seasonal texture is a key feature.
Ideal for field borders, prairie-style beds, and wild garden schemes, it tolerates varied soils and conditions, contributing year-round texture and atmosphere to the landscape.
Care and Watering
Poa labillardieri prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water during dry spells but avoid soggy beds; a light mulch helps retain moisture and stabilize the soil.
Maintenance
Remove dead leaves in late winter, divide every few years to keep clumps robust, and trim after flowering for a tidy appearance.
Location
Plant in full sun to light shade. It tolerates cool temperate sites and coastal winds, thriving in open, airy spots.
Tips
Feed with a slow-release fertilizer in spring, avoid heavy feeding, plant in natural tussocks, and space about 40–60 cm apart for best clumping.
Poa labillardieri (Wallaby grass) gives borders and pots a graceful and airy character with fine culms and elegant plumes.
The silver-green leaves and delicate bloom provide surprising texture and a fresh contrast between other ornamental grasses and garden plants.
As a deciduous ornamental-grass accent, it adds subtle movement and seasonal accent to any design.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 8 a 12 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Leaf color | Green, Blue |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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