Poa colensoi, or blue tussock is endemic to the North, South and Stewart Islands. It is found from the Coromandel Peninsula southwards, and occurs in lowland to subalpine grasslands, herbfields and rocky places fro 300-1500m asl, but descends almost to sea level in South Otago. Poa colensoi is a small, rather stiff tussock of variable habit and colour. It grows to 20-25cm high, and is not very wide-spreading, It has very fine, tightly rolled leaves, that vary in colour from blue-green to an almost tawny colour. It has flower stems that rise well above the foliage. It is very hardy, and mainly grows in drier areas, so is great for sunny, drier positions in the garden. It can make a good front border plant, and is also suitable for a rock garden.