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Poa cita
Densely tufted tussock of a graceful habit. Fine shiny silvery-green erect foliage with a flowing habit. Slender flowering stem, tawny colured. Best in poor dry soils in an open situation. Great for exposed windy sites. Common in coastal to subalpine regions in grasslands, shrub and coastal cliffs. Sea level to 1400 m.
Genus
Poa
Species
cita
Cultivar
Common name
Silver tussock
Family name
Gramineae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
30 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers dry soil
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Texture / Whimsical
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Small, height less than 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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