Howell's Bluegrass

Poa howellii

Howell's Bluegrass

Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase).

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Poa
Species:
Poa howellii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Green, Purple, Brown
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to open, rocky slopes and grasslands

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o