Poa labillardieri 'Tussock Grass' Seeds
Poa labillardieri is widely used as a feature grass as well as for mass planting.
It is excellent along fence lines and is often found in found in roadside plantings and around commercial buildings.
It is also useful for planting beneath trees, including Eucalypts.
Summary Information
- Botanical Name - Poa labillardieri
- Common Name - Common Tussock grass, Pot Lab, Large Tussock Grass
- Family -
- Position - Full sun to part shade.
- Soil - Best suited to areas that are damp, beside streams, seepage zones and even coastal areas. Will grow well in most soils.
- Height - To around 1 metre
- Spread - Forms a clump to around .5 metre.
- Growth rate - Medium to fast.
- Flowers - Feathery plumes in summer.
- Foliage - Mid green with a natural slight weeping habit.
- Frost tolerant - Yes
- Drought tolerant - Medium
Seed Starting Method | Poa labillardieri Tussock seeds few millimeters in size and resemble typical grass seeds. As a general rule Poa labillardieri Tussock seed should be sown to the depth of the seed. Although most Australian native/ endemic seed can be sown throughout the seasons across Australia it is advisable to sow in Spring or Summer in colder regions. The optimum temperate to ensure the best possible germination rate for sowing many Australian native/ endemic species is around 18-22oC. Smoke treatment recommended |
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Germination Time | 10-30 days at around 18-22oC. |
Hardiness | Very hardy |
Plant Spacing | N/A |
Plant Height | 1m high |
Planting Position | Partial or full sun |
Days Until Maturity | N/A |
Growing tips | Sow in pots initially and plant out when good root development is evident. Seeds of many native/endemic species require specific conditions that mimic their natural habitat or specially formulated seed treatments, to break dormancy. Do not be to quick to discard pots that haven't yet shown signs of seed germination. Seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are optimal and will produce amazing results, long after they have been forgotten. Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for most native species. Click this link to view our seed starting treatments specially designed for Australian Natives
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