Wood bluegrass
Poa nemoralis
Poa
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Wood bluegrass thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture but well-draining soil. This hardy perennial grass requires minimal care once established and tolerates cool temperatures well. Ideal for naturalizing in woodland gardens or shaded lawn areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Thoroughly When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 16″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Aleutian Is.
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Argentina South
Arizona
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Central European Rus
Chile Central
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 20, 2022 by 53changes (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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