Shortcoal Bluegrass
Poa pseudoabbreviata
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Russia, United States
Source: Wikimedia; Credit: National Museum of Natural History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:National_Museum_of_Natural_History
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Poa
- Species:
- Poa pseudoabbreviata
- USDA Symbol:
- POPS
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained alpine soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to high-altitude regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI