Tussock Grass- Poa Labillardieri

Tussock Grass is a beautiful Australian native ornamental grass prized for its graceful, flowing foliage and naturally elegant appearance. Featuring long, slender, soft grey-green to blue-green leaves that gently arch and weep, this attractive grass forms a dense, rounded tussock that adds wonderful movement, texture and year-round interest to the garden. During the warmer months, delicate, airy flower heads rise above the foliage, creating an additional feature and enhancing its soft, natural appearance.

With its naturally clumping growth habit, Tussock Grass is perfect for garden beds, borders, rockeries, native gardens, general landscaping and large decorative pots. Particularly impressive when mass planted, its graceful, cascading foliage creates a spectacular display and provides beautiful contrast against other native plants, flowering perennials and shrubs. The foliage colour may vary with the seasons and age of the plant, adding to its natural charm. Traditionally, Aboriginal people used the strong fibres from Tussock Grass to make string for nets, bags, baskets and mats.

Easy to grow, hardy and low maintenance, Tussock Grass thrives in a full sun to part shade position and adapts to a wide range of growing conditions. Preferring well-drained soil, it is tolerant of frost and periods of dryness once established, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic and waterwise gardens. Water during extended dry periods and remove old or tired foliage as required to maintain a fresh, attractive appearance. This versatile native grass is an excellent choice for creating a soft, flowing landscape with minimal maintenance.