Poa glauca
glaucous meadow grass
A rare native grass found only in a few mountainous areas, with narrow, blue-green, waxy leaves and stems to about 40cm tall. Open flower sprays, with green panicles often tinged with purple, appear in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Purple | Blue Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Blue Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Poa can be annual or perennial grasses forming clumps of linear leaves and open flowering panicles in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe to C Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
A rare native, found only on rocky slopes in a few mountainous areas. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required, but can trim back in early spring to keep tidy
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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