Poa alpigena
Poa alpigena
Poa
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This alpine bluegrass species prefers cool, moist conditions and establishes quickly in suitable environments. Plant in partial shade to full sun with consistent moisture during the growing season. Excellent choice for high-altitude gardens, cool climate lawns, or naturalized mountain meadow plantings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Regularly During Growing Season, Reduce In Winter
Soil pH
5.8 – 7.5
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Alberta
Altay
Amur
British Columbia
Chile South
China North-Central
China South-Central
Colorado
East European Russia
Finland
Føroyar
Greenland
Iceland
Inner Mongolia
Kamchatka
Khabarovsk
Krasnoyarsk
Kuril Is.
Labrador
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.