Desert Poa
Poa maniototo
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Edgar, Elizabeth,National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org),United States. Department of Agriculture United States. Bureau of Plant Industry
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Poa
- Species:
- Poa maniototo
- USDA Symbol:
- POMA38
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky environments