Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris)
Fowl Bluegrass is a 1' to 2' tall native perennial cool season grass. It is a bunch grass or weak sod forming grass that is palatable to livestock. This is a spring flowering specie that grows best in medium to moist soils and will grow in full sun or partial shade. This plant is a native to Asia and Europe as well as North America.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris) |
Alternatative Common Names | Fowl Blue Grass |
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Bloom Season | Cool Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC;FACW |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 4.9/7.5 |
Average height | 1-2ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 1900000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 118750 |
Seeds Per Packet | 3000 |
Product Benefits | Wildlife Food;Quality Forage;Erosion Control; |