38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Poa cita
Silver Tussock, Wi
$8
PB3
Mature height:
50 - 70 cm
Mature width:
50 - 70 cm
A classic, widespread native evergreen grass forming a dense, gracefully arching, vase-shaped structural dome. Features fine, smooth, tightly rolled blades displaying a soft, shimmering silvery-green to pale golden-tan colour. Bears slender, delicate flowering panicles.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in poor clay, stony loam, or dry sand.
Sunlight
Full sun ensures the densest shape and brightest silver-tan colour coats.
Flower
Slender, light brown feathery flower panicles in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Poa cita is a dense, graceful tussock grass that is exceptionally tough and well-suited for exposed locations.
• Ideal for sunny, windy sites with poor soils.
• Requires no maintenance; light spring grooming is optional.
• Extremely wind and frost tolerant for difficult spots.
• Avoid over-watering, as it prefers natural, leaner conditions.
Common Uses for
Poa cita
01
Erosion Control Slopes
Tough, fibrous root systems bind loose, shifting soils effectively on steep, exposed banks.
02
Xeriscape Texturing
Fine silver-tan filigree blades complement gravel riverbeds and sustainable dry garden designs perfectly.
03
High-Exposure Boundaries
Performs reliably across highly exposed, frost-prone plains and coastal hillsides where other plants fail.
04
Spacious Property Drifts
Planted in rows or groupings to create a soft, wind-filtering line with elegant, fluid movement.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only