Poa cenisia

Poa cenisia

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Poa
Species:
Poa cenisia
USDA Symbol:
POCE10

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI