Ornamental grasses in general perform far better with yearly pruning, and Eskdale Blue™ Poa is no exception.

Its ability to regrow quickly from yearly pruning reduces its maintenance costs even more. It is easy to prune, too. Simply cut back hard with machinery in Autumn, Winter, or early Spring and you will have a plant with new, vibrant blue shoots.

Poa tussock grasses are an icon of southern Australian landscapes, performing well from just north of Sydney down to Tasmania and across to WA.

However, Eskdale Blue™ Poa is a step above the average ornamental tussock grass and an improvement on the old plain Eskdale variety.  Compared to the old Eskdale, the Eskdale Blue™ Poa is bluer, grows approximately 20% lower, and has a cleaner foliage with less blemishes.

The original Eskdale became popular due to its legendary ability to stay blue-green for far longer, rather than going the rustic brown colour like most Poas.

The Eskdale Blue™ Poa retains this capability to brown less. We believe there is something about its leaf that makes it blue more often and straw brown less often.

It can also survive drought and handle humidity better. With an improved cut back performance, the Eskdale Blue™ Poa is basically a better tussock overall.

This plant is the ideal low-cost mass planting or group planting option, softening both commercial and residential landscapes with its blue foliage. Low cost because it can be planted in smaller sizes, due to its rapid maturing.

It can also be placed with other plants as a filler or feature, or even as a low-cost border along a fence or garden. Its unique grassy attractiveness adds a natural feel to the landscape in late spring and summer. Wherever you put it, it will save money.