This very attractive low-growing species grows in small colonies along the coast; typically in locations where it is well-drained but where there is higher moisture. It is low-growing forming dense colonies that appear to spread from shortened rhizomes.
Leaves are very finely inrolled and with scattered short, stiff hairs.
Flowering is in spring.

Indigenous uses as provided by the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation: The foliage of Poa is used for many things such as brooms for sweeping the camp, bedding and filler for basketry. It is also habitat for many small marsupials that are hunted as food,