- Botanical Name
- Poa labillardieri
- Family
- Gramineae/Poaceae
- Plant Type
- Semi evergreen perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 70-100cm x 70-90cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below the soil. Space 70-90cm apart.
- Soil
- Well drained, moderately fertile to humus rich soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Fully hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, it takes 4-6 wks of regular watering for the roots to penetrate and access the moisture from the surrounding soil and establish. Then only if rainfall is low. Dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a slow release fertiliser in spring while establishing, then after cutting back annually. Not heavy feeders.
- Flowering Time
- Summer
- Notes
- Cut back in summer after they finish blooming and they will reshoot with fresh foliage through summer and autumn. It can be left to stand through winter then cut back early spring to make way for the new growth.
