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Golden Tussock Grass

Poa Cita

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Overview

Golden Tussock Grass, Poa cita, is a hardy ornamental grass, valued for its striking fine-textured golden foliage. This evergreen perennial forms dense clumps up to 2 feet tall and wide. Tolerant to wind and coastal conditions, it thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade. Ideal for mass plantings and rockeries, Poa cita adds year-round visual interest and movement to any landscape setting. Zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 8–11
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — is a hardy ornamental grass
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — valued for its striking fine-textured golden foliageGolden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — This evergreen perennial forms dense clumps up to 2 feet tall and wideGolden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Tolerant to wind and coastal conditions, it thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shadeGolden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Ideal for mass plantings and rockeriesGolden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Poa cita adds year-round visual interest and movement to any landscape settingGolden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — is an ornamental grass valued for its fine+8

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Poaceae

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Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — is a hardy ornamental grass
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — valued for its striking fine-textured golden foliage
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — This evergreen perennial forms dense clumps up to 2 feet tall and wide
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Tolerant to wind and coastal conditions, it thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Ideal for mass plantings and rockeries
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Poa cita adds year-round visual interest and movement to any landscape setting
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — is an ornamental grass valued for its fine
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — arching foliage that shimmers with a golden hue when caught by the sunlight
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — This perennial grass is native to New Zealand
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — where it thrives in a variety of conditions
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — the Golden Tussock Grass forms dense
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — providing a striking visual interest throughout the seasons
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Its slender leaves are a bright green that transitions to a golden yellow during fall
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — delicate flower panicles may rise slightly above the foliage
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — though it thrives best in well-drained soils

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