broad-leaved poa

Poa anceps | broad-leaved poa

 

A hardy, tufted tussock with flat, arching green leaves and open flowering panicles held above the foliage. The plant is quite variable, and in some conditions the leaves can take on a subtle bluish hue, adding visual interest. Evergreen and structurally strong, it provides year-round texture and gentle movement in the landscape.

This grass is adaptable and resilient, tolerating wind, frost, coastal exposure, and periods of dryness once established. It grows well in a range of conditions and suits naturalistic or contemporary plantings where a robust, low-maintenance grass with good form and presence is required.

coastal scrub

cliff faces

grasslands

shrubland

well drained

free draining

full sun

height | 60cm

width | 80cm

flowering | September–December

fruiting | November–May

The name Poa comes from the ancient Greek word for meadow or pasture grass. It is one of the most adaptable grass genera, with species found across an extraordinary range of environments, from the Subantarctic Islands and alpine tussocklands to pasture, roadside cuttings, and suburban lawns.