Douglas' Bluegrass
Poa douglasii
Robert Steers/NPS
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Poa
- Species:
- Poa douglasii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal dunes and sandy areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Hand scarify by rubbing seeds on coarse sand paper for 5 minutes to loosen seeds from florets. Seeds are then placed into cold stratification in the refrigerator for 1 month.
Source: npn.rngr.net