Genus Species: Poa ensiformis    
Common / Product Name: Purple Sheath or Sword Tussock Grass

Habit:   TUFTS (TF)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: 0.5 - 0.7m x 0.50 - 1.00m

Pruning:   Light Medium

Frost Tolerance:   High

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Medium

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Perennial tussock grass

Flowering:  starts: Early Summer

Flower Colour:   Pale Purple spikelet's

Irrigation:   Yes water during dry periods

Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -10°C. Grows in alpine areas under the protection of shrubs.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.