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Grey Tussock-grass

A small, dense perennial grass that forms a fine-leaved tussock. The erect flowering stems are a dusty pink colour, complementing the grey-green foliage.

 

A common and widespread grass in the forests and woodlands of the goldfields region. Looks beautiful when mass planted in a naturalistic garden or grassy woodland style garden. Also works well in a rockery, cottage garden or perennial border. More tolerant of dry conditions than the larger Common Tussock Grass that is a popular landscaping plant. The fine leaves are used for nesting material by small woodland birds and seeds eaten by granivores birds such as native pigeons and finches.

 

Scientific name
Poa sieberiana
Family
Poaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Grass
Height
0.5
Width
0.3
Growth rate
Medium
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
-5
Drought tolerance
Moderately good
Waterlogging tolerance
Average
Compaction
Moderately good
Wind
Moderately good
pH
acid

Uses


Ground cover
Screen
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Yes
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Caterpillar feeding
Yes
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Yes
Frog refuge
Yes
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Larvae
Butterflies
Birds
Granivores
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Yes
Nov
Yes
Dec
Yes