Scientific Name: Poa jugicola Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: bluff snowgrass
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Poaceae
Form Description: Densely or loosely tufted perennial grass with fine, soft, mostly basal leaves and long, slender stems.
Flowers: Flower head is 10-25cm long with flattened green or purplish spikelets.
Fruit: Caryopsis
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Habitat Notes
Occurs in open, rocky situations, mostly above 900m altitude, on Quamby Bluff and the Western Tiers.
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.