Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Poa

Species:

Poa wolfii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Green, Brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in floodplain forests and wet meadows