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Meadow-grasses (Poa)
Also known as : Bluegrasses
Meadow-grasses comprise a large group of temperate grasses. These grasses are named not for their foliage (which is green) but for their blue seedheads. Though most species are used primarily for decorative uses, such as in lawns and landscaping, many species are also important pasture grasses for livestock. Quite a few meadow-grasses are also of significant ecological importance, providing food for many organisms, specifically caterpillars.
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Meadow-grasses
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Attributes of Meadow-grasses
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Meadow-grasses
Distribution of Meadow-grasses
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Distribution Map of Meadow-grasses
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Meadow-grasses
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The meadow-grasses genus, known for its hardy nature, offers many species suited to a variety of conditions. Basic care includes exposure to full sun or partial shade, moderate watering, and cool to average temperatures. It thrives in well-draining, loamy to sandy soil. Common challenges include pests like aphids, diseases such as leaf spot or rust, and sensitivities to waterlogged conditions. Seasonally, meadow-grasses needs minimal care in winter but benefits from regular watering and mowing in summer. Care adjustments like aerating and dethatching are recommended in spring and fall.
How to Water Meadow-grasses?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Meadow-grasses?
How to Propagate Meadow-grasses?
How to Plant Meadow-grasses?
Exploring the Meadow-grasses Plants
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8 most common species：
Annual bluegrass
Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) is a low-growing grass native to Europe and Asia. Poa annua is known commonly as both annual bluegrass and poa. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word poa, which is a type of fodder grass.
Kentucky bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass is one of the most commonly planted grasses for lawns in cool and humid parts of the United States. The name refers not to the color of the grass stalks, but instead is due to the purple-blue flowers that are seen if the grass is allowed to bloom. A good spot to see kentucky bluegrass is at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers football team.
Rough bluegrass
Rough bluegrass is a perennial grass that prefers cool, wet habitats and is often found in floodplains, forests, meadows, fields, and shores of rivers and lakes. It has flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. Rough bluegrass is often confused with Kentucky bluegrass but has much rougher sheaths (hence the common name).
Bulbous bluegrass
Bulbous bluegrass (Poa bulbosa) is a perennial grass that can grow from 15 to 71 cm tall. Native to parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, it can be considered an invasive weed in the Americas and is extremely drought-tolerant. It has been used to reseed disturbed sites to prevent erosion. A large variety of insects feed on the grass, as well as wildlife including elk, deer, mice and squirrels.
Wood bluegrass
In Germany, they call it Wegweisergras (Poa nemoralis), which translates to “signpost grass” because the two blades of the leaf appear to wave near the top. This species is native to Europe and introduced to America.
Canada bluegrass
Canada bluegrass is a grass native to Europe, but it is commonly found as an introduced species in other countries. Its scientific name comes from two words: poa, the Greek word for "grass", and compressa, the word for "flattened", because the blades of this grass appear flat.
Fowl bluegrass
The plant grows to 30 to 150 cm in height with arch-shaped ascending stems and short rhizomes. The line-shaped, 1.5 to 8 mm wide leaves are bright green, which gradually narrow into the tip. The stem leaves are flat. The leaf sheath is rounded or weakly keeled. The pointed tongue is up to 3 mm long.
Bigelow's bluegrass
Bigelow's bluegrass (Poa bigelovii) is a bunchgrass found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It tends to sprout in shady locations. Its small flowers sometimes sport wispy hairs, but this does not occur in every example of bigelow's bluegrass.
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Annual bluegrass
Annual bluegrass
Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) is a low-growing grass native to Europe and Asia. Poa annua is known commonly as both annual bluegrass and poa. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word poa, which is a type of fodder grass.
Kentucky bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass is one of the most commonly planted grasses for lawns in cool and humid parts of the United States. The name refers not to the color of the grass stalks, but instead is due to the purple-blue flowers that are seen if the grass is allowed to bloom. A good spot to see kentucky bluegrass is at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers football team.
Rough bluegrass
Rough bluegrass
Rough bluegrass is a perennial grass that prefers cool, wet habitats and is often found in floodplains, forests, meadows, fields, and shores of rivers and lakes. It has flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. Rough bluegrass is often confused with Kentucky bluegrass but has much rougher sheaths (hence the common name).
Bulbous bluegrass
Bulbous bluegrass
Bulbous bluegrass (Poa bulbosa) is a perennial grass that can grow from 15 to 71 cm tall. Native to parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, it can be considered an invasive weed in the Americas and is extremely drought-tolerant. It has been used to reseed disturbed sites to prevent erosion. A large variety of insects feed on the grass, as well as wildlife including elk, deer, mice and squirrels.
Wood bluegrass
Wood bluegrass
In Germany, they call it Wegweisergras (Poa nemoralis), which translates to “signpost grass” because the two blades of the leaf appear to wave near the top. This species is native to Europe and introduced to America.
Canada bluegrass
Canada bluegrass
Canada bluegrass is a grass native to Europe, but it is commonly found as an introduced species in other countries. Its scientific name comes from two words: poa, the Greek word for "grass", and compressa, the word for "flattened", because the blades of this grass appear flat.
Fowl bluegrass
Fowl bluegrass
The plant grows to 30 to 150 cm in height with arch-shaped ascending stems and short rhizomes. The line-shaped, 1.5 to 8 mm wide leaves are bright green, which gradually narrow into the tip. The stem leaves are flat. The leaf sheath is rounded or weakly keeled. The pointed tongue is up to 3 mm long.
Bigelow's bluegrass
Bigelow's bluegrass
Bigelow's bluegrass (Poa bigelovii) is a bunchgrass found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It tends to sprout in shady locations. Its small flowers sometimes sport wispy hairs, but this does not occur in every example of bigelow's bluegrass.
Poa acroleuca
Poa acroleuca
Poa acroleuca is a perennial grass characterized by its slender green blades and its preference for cool, temperate climates. Its ability to thrive in rocky highlands and open meadows demonstrates an adaptability to a range of well-drained soils. The plant often forms tufted clumps, which help secure its footing in the diverse terrain it inhabits, while its delicate inflorescence sways prominently above the foliage in the breeze.
Supine bluegrass
Supine bluegrass
The supine bluegrass is a unique plant that stands out in any garden. Its vibrant green leaves and delicate stems add a touch of elegance to any landscape. Known for its ornamental value, this plant is a favorite among garden enthusiasts. One interesting fact about the supine bluegrass is its ability to attract butterflies and birds, making it an excellent addition to any pollinator garden. Additionally, its drought-tolerant nature and resilience to harsh conditions make it a suitable choice for low-maintenance gardens. With all these qualities, it is no wonder that the supine bluegrass is favored by many gardeners.
Poa sphondylodes
Poa sphondylodes
Poa sphondylodes is a resilient grass species typically found in open, sunny grasslands. This plant thrives with a tufted growth habit, forming dense clumps that may contribute to its successful competition for light and nutrients. Its fine-textured foliage is a defining characteristic, paired with slender stems that culminate in an airy seed head, indicative of its adaptability to a variety of soil conditions. Distinctive for its ability to endure in diurnally fluctuating environments, poa sphondylodes is a testament to nature's tenacity.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Meadow-grasses
Poa
Also known as: Bluegrasses
Meadow-grasses comprise a large group of temperate grasses. These grasses are named not for their foliage (which is green) but for their blue seedheads. Though most species are used primarily for decorative uses, such as in lawns and landscaping, many species are also important pasture grasses for livestock. Quite a few meadow-grasses are also of significant ecological importance, providing food for many organisms, specifically caterpillars.
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Meadow-grasses
Feedback
Attributes of Meadow-grasses
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Meadow-grasses
Distribution of Meadow-grasses
Feedback
Distribution Map of Meadow-grasses
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Meadow-grasses
Feedback
The meadow-grasses genus, known for its hardy nature, offers many species suited to a variety of conditions. Basic care includes exposure to full sun or partial shade, moderate watering, and cool to average temperatures. It thrives in well-draining, loamy to sandy soil. Common challenges include pests like aphids, diseases such as leaf spot or rust, and sensitivities to waterlogged conditions. Seasonally, meadow-grasses needs minimal care in winter but benefits from regular watering and mowing in summer. Care adjustments like aerating and dethatching are recommended in spring and fall.
How to Water Meadow-grasses?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Meadow-grasses?
How to Propagate Meadow-grasses?
How to Plant Meadow-grasses?
Exploring the Meadow-grasses Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Annual bluegrass
Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) is a low-growing grass native to Europe and Asia. Poa annua is known commonly as both annual bluegrass and poa. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word poa, which is a type of fodder grass.
Kentucky bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass is one of the most commonly planted grasses for lawns in cool and humid parts of the United States. The name refers not to the color of the grass stalks, but instead is due to the purple-blue flowers that are seen if the grass is allowed to bloom. A good spot to see kentucky bluegrass is at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers football team.
Rough bluegrass
Rough bluegrass is a perennial grass that prefers cool, wet habitats and is often found in floodplains, forests, meadows, fields, and shores of rivers and lakes. It has flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. Rough bluegrass is often confused with Kentucky bluegrass but has much rougher sheaths (hence the common name).
Bulbous bluegrass
Bulbous bluegrass (Poa bulbosa) is a perennial grass that can grow from 15 to 71 cm tall. Native to parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, it can be considered an invasive weed in the Americas and is extremely drought-tolerant. It has been used to reseed disturbed sites to prevent erosion. A large variety of insects feed on the grass, as well as wildlife including elk, deer, mice and squirrels.
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All Species of Meadow-grasses
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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