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Poa labillardierei

New Zealand blue grass

A semi-evergreen grass forming a dense clump of arching, very slender blue-green leaves to 60cm long, with airy sprays of purplish flowers held above the foliage in mid summer

Other common names
Australian blue grass
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Purple Blue Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter Blue Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Poa can be annual or perennial grasses forming clumps of linear leaves and open flowering panicles in summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
E & SE Australia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive, but well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim in spring and comb out dead foliage

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Rust can be a problem

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