Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Poa

Species:

Poa bigelovii

USDA Symbol:

POBI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

adapted to arid desert conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cool-season annual grass; germinates readily with fall or early spring moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI