Poa versicolor
Poa versicolor
- Native to:
- Albania, China, Greece, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Nepal, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Internet Archive Book Images (www.flickr.com),Forsyth, William, 1772-1835,Curtis, John, 1791-1862. no 89015596,Botaniske forening i København,Mackay, James Townsend,M J-B Verlot,Jenner, Edward, 1803-1872. no2001043463,Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864,Pancic, Josif, 1814-1888,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Meyncke, Oscar Marion, 1849-1936,Salter, Thomas Bell, 1814-1858 Royal College of Surgeons of England
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Poa
- Species:
- Poa versicolor
- USDA Symbol:
- POVE7
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification.