Poaceae
Poa cenisia
Poa cenisia
Also known as Poa cenisia var. pallida, Poa cenisia var. fontqueri, Poa lepusnica, Poa cenisia subsp. contracta
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Alpine · Grass · Perennial · Cool Climate · Rock Garden · European · Ornamental Grass · Naturalized · Mountain
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This alpine grass thrives in cool, well-draining conditions with partial shade. It requires consistent moisture but not waterlogged soil, making it ideal for rock gardens or naturalized areas. Best suited for cooler climates and may struggle in hot, humid conditions.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 8 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Sources: trefle, usda
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