Scientific Name: Poa poiformis var. poiformis

Common Name: coast tussockgrass

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Poaceae

Form Description: Tufted perennial; leaf sheaves often smooth. Variable in size, colour and texture. Coastal.

Flowers: Panicles up to 25cm long, usually contracted and linear.

Fruit: Caryopsis

Municipality
BurnieDerwent ValleyDorsetFlindersGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayHuon ValleyWaratah-WynyardWest Coast
Plant Communities
Coastal Vegetation
Habitat Notes

Coastal and estuarine areas of east coast and Furneaux Group.

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Cut back in autumn to promote new growth. Bird attracting: attracts seed-eating birds. Provides cover for small lizards. Tolerant of salt spray.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Division

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.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Propagates easily by division of large plants.