{"product_id":"poa-poiformis-kingsdale","title":"Poa poiformis 'Kingsdale'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Poa ‘Kingsdale’ \/ Coastal Tussock Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"343\"\u003ePoa poiformis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Kingsdale’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern Coastal Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native tussock grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, improved form of the coastal tussock grass, \u003cem data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"563\"\u003ePoa poiformis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Kingsdale’ delivers soft blue-green foliage in tidy, arching clumps perfectly suited to Adelaide’s coastal, Mediterranean, and inland climates. Naturally adapted to wind, drought, salt and poor soils, it brings movement, texture and year-round structure to native gardens, coastal plantings, verges and low-maintenance landscapes. Foliage may shift to silvery-blue in summer sun and soft gold tones in winter or dry periods. While not fragrant, the foliage has a clean, fresh grassy aroma when handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.7 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W — compact, rounded tussock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine blue-green to grey-green strappy leaves; develops silvery tints in high sun, and gold or tan tones in winter or drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream to purplish seedheads on slender stems in spring–summer, adding soft ornamental movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure with seasonal plumes and shifting foliage tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides shelter for insects and small birds; seedheads support insects and habitat complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly drought-tolerant (once established); Heat and wind tolerant; Excellent coastal and salt-wind tolerance; Light frost hardy; Thrives in sandy or rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 plants per m² for natural drifts or mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun to part shade (most compact and colourful in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy or gravelly soils; tolerates poor, slightly saline and alkaline SA soils; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 14–21 days in summer; minimal in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance — cut back clumps to 10–15 cm every 2–3 years to refresh; remove spent flower stems; avoid fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide, Eyre \u0026amp; Yorke Peninsulas, Fleurieu, coastal and inland regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline; tolerates mildly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal Gardens: Perfect for exposed beachfront sites, dunes, coastal banks and windswept gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative \u0026amp; Waterwise Gardens: Combine with dianella, lomandra, leucophyta, chrysocephalum and kangaroo paw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Minimalist Designs: Plant in rhythmic drifts for soft, textural movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdges \u0026amp; Pathways: Softens retaining walls and paving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass Planting: Creates flowing, meadow-like plantings on slopes or verges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003ePoa poiformis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Kingsdale’ is a resilient, elegant native grass that thrives on neglect and excels in the heat, salt, wind and dryness of South Australia. 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