Poa glauca is a species of grass known by the common names glaucous bluegrass, glaucous meadow-grass and white bluegrass. It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout the northern regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is also known from Patagonia. It is a common grass, occurring in Arctic and alpine climates and other areas. It can be found throughout the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in many types of habitat, including disturbed and barren areas.This is a perennial bunchgrass growing small, dense clumps of waxy leaves and stems up to about 80 centimeters in maximum height, but often remaining dwarfed, no more than 10 centimeters tall. The inflorescence is variable in appearance, growing into a short or long arrangement of thin branches bearing spikelets.
Glaucous bluegrass is resistant to disease and is generally not prone to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is relatively low-maintenance. When planted outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Glaucous bluegrass is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much care experience.
How to keep Poa Glauca.
Light
Glaucous bluegrass is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats and commonly grows in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial sun.
Fertilizer
Glaucous bluegrass benefits from extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, spreading compost around the plant’s base can effectively supply the nourishment it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and increases the plant’s resistance to diseases and pests.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Poa
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-9
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Native Area
- Nepal, Sweden, Austria, Pakistan, Poland, Greece, Morocco, China, Uzbekistan, Russia, Norway, Afghanistan, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Iran, United Kingdom, France
Other names.
