Seashore Bluegrass
Poa macrantha
Gordon Leppig & Andrea J. Pickart
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Poa
- Species:
- Poa macrantha
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Purple, Brown
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor 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: None required
Establishment: Germination was not improved by any period of cold-moist stratification. No differences in performance between planting media were noted.
Source: npn.rngr.net