Poa stiriaca

Poa stiriaca

Native to:
Austria, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Poa
Species:
Poa stiriaca
USDA Symbol:
POST13

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
As a perennial grass, can resprout from basal meristems following fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI