Broadleaf Bluegrass
Poa chaixii
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine
Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Poa
- Species:
- Poa chaixii
- USDA Symbol:
- POCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- moderate moisture
- Notes:
- native to forest edges and meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture. Light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI