Ozbreed Grass Varieties
‘ESKDALE‘ 
Poa labillardieri
- Proven as best mass landscape Poa for 15 years
- Best for low cost, fast establishing mass plantings
- Much less straw in summer and winter
Description: More drought tolerant, ‘Eskdale’ is longer lived with fine blue leaves. It is the largest Poa which makes it great at outcompeting weeds and it looks better for longer than the common form.
Size: 60cm high x 50cm wide.
Uses: Mass plantings, gardens, rockeries and slopes.
Position: Full sun to part shade. ‘Eskdale’ suits a wide variety of soils. Tolerates frost and drought.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in spring and/or autumn. Trim back annually to 15cm above the ground in autumn or late winter.
KINGSDALE®
Poa poiformis ‘PP500’
- Contrasting blue foliage tussock grass
- Great for erosion control
- Vivid blue arching leaves
Description: Kingsdale® Poa has brilliant blue arching foliage that adds softness to any garden or landscape. Kingsdale® Poa performs well on sloping sites that require erosion control, and is excellent for coastal positions. It is smaller than ‘Eskdale’.
Size: 45cm high x 45cm wide.
Uses: Ideal for mass plantings or as a border. Tolerates exposed areas.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Kingsdale® Poa suits wide variety of soils. Tolerates frost and drought.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in spring and/or autumn. Trim back annually to 15cm above the ground in autumn or late winter.
‘MINGO‘
Themeda australis
- Blue prostrate form of Kangaroo Grass
- Ideal ground cover for native gardens
- Proven landscape plant for 10 years
Description: ‘Mingo’ is a blue foliage ground cover with rusty red/brown seed heads over summer. It is excellent as an informal ground cover in commercial mass plantings. Versatile and only minimal maintenance required.
Size: 15 – 20cm high x 60cm wide.
Uses: Ideal as a low ground cover, low border or for slopes.
Position: Full sun to part shade. ‘Mingo’ suits a wide variety of soils. Tolerates frost and drought.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in spring and/or autumn. Trim back 1-2 times a year if required to 1/3 of the leaf growth in autumn or early spring.
NAFRAY®
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘PA300’
- Tougher, more compact variety of native Pennisetum
- Non-invasive native (low viability of seed)
- Proven performer for over 10 years
Description: Nafray® Pennisetum is a native grass that has a finer texture, is more drought tolerant, more compact and has better winter colour than the common form. It’s showy, feathery flower plumes appear from summer to autumn. NOTE: Do not get this native Australian Pennisetum alopecuroides confused with the invasive African variety (P. setaceum). The native Australian varieties have a much wider plume than the exotic variety, and are non-invasive making them a safer choice.
Size: 60cm high x 60cm wide.
Uses: Mass plantings for borders, rockeries and roadsides.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Nafray® Pennisetum suits sandy to heavy clay soils. Tolerates frost, drought and humidity.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in late winter. Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn to winter.
PURPLE LEA®
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘PA400’
- Australian Native with elegant purple flower heads
- Friendly to native bushland (low seed viability)
- Great for attracting native birds
Description: Purple Lea® Pennisetum boasts feathery purple flowers that are showy and contrast with its full sized green foliage. It has a clumping growth habit with beautifully arching leaves. NOTE: Do not get this native Australian Pennisetum alopecuroides confused with the invasive African variety (P. setaceum). The native Australian varieties have a much wider plume than the exotic variety, and are non-invasive making them a safer choice.
Size: 80 – 90cm high x 80 – 90cm wide.
Uses: Mass or accent plantings for borders, rockeries and low maintenance gardens.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Purple Lea® Pennisetum suits sandy to heavy clay soils. Tolerates frost and drought.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in late winter. Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn to winter.