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Grass Like
Poa labillardierei
New Zealand blue grass
P. labillardierei is 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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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