Scientific Name: Poa hookeri
Common Name: hookers tussockgrass
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Poaceae
Form Description: Small, tufted perennial grass with in rolled leaves, 3-30cm long, and long, slender stems.
Flowers: Flower head 3-12cm long, containing green or purplish spikelets.
Fruit: Caryopsis
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Habitat Notes
Dry situations in open woodland to about 700m altitude, in the Midlands, east coast, Ben Lomon and Central Highlands.
General Notes
Cut back in autumn to promote new growth. Bird attracting: attracts seed-eating birds. Provides cover for small lizards.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Small seed, in tall, finely branched seed heads. As seed matures, seed heads change from green to light brown. Seed is released within 3-14 days of seed maturity. When the seed is ripe, it will fall when the seed heads are rubbed between your fingers. Cut stalks with secateurs to collect.
Seed Storage Life
Several years at room temp.
Seed Treatment Notes
May have 2-3 month after ripening period. Surface sow. Optimum temp 15-25°C. Water well. Suitable for direct seeding.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagates easily by division of large plants.