Poa cita

silver tussock grass
Graceful clumping green grass with bronzed tint to foliage and arching summer flowerheads. Rake out old leaves annually to keep looking lush.
synonyms Poa caespitosa var. leioclada
height 2–3
width 1–2
tolerates Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Fog, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. Will need less water in foggy marine influence areas.
hardy
to		 17F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin New Zealand
california
native		 No

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Special Interest

A great substitute for the aggressively invasive Nassella tenuissima, or Mexican feather grass. Silver tussock grass looks best planted in sweeping groups with stones or larger leafed plants, such as agave, for contrast.