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Blue hairgrass

How to identify Blue hairgrass (Koeleria glauca)

Blue hairgrass

Blue hairgrass is distinguished by its striking bluish-green foliage, forming dense, rounded tufts. This cool-season perennial demonstrates resilience by becoming partially dormant during bouts of hot weather. The leaves exhibit a strong glaucous sheen that captures attention. Despite being short-lived, it displays a robust clumping habit. To encourage a flush of new growth, it is recommended that the plant be cut back to ground level during winter, enabling it to revitalize with the season's return. Mature specimens measure up to [insert dimension], providing a beautiful spheric presence in gardens.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Grass

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen

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Bluish-green foliage in dense tufts

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Leaves with a strong glaucous sheen

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Narrow, linear leaves with rolled edges

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Mature inflorescences stand 6-12 inches above leaves

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Glossy green flowers transition to translucent, then buff color

Detailed Traits of Blue hairgrass

Leaf Features

The leaves of blue hairgrass are characterized by their narrow, linear shape, typical of grass species. They range in length from 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) and are approximately 0.1 to 0.2 inches (0.3 to 0.5 cm) wide. The blades exhibit a distinctive blue-green color, giving the plant its characteristic hue. The leaves are smooth to the touch and display a parallel vein pattern. They tend to have a slightly rolled edge, which further enhances their slender appearance.

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Flower Features

Blue hairgrass blooms from May to June, with striking inflorescences that stand 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) above the leaves. The glossy, light green flowers transition to a translucent appearance as they mature, ultimately drying to a buff color. Each inflorescence is elegant and airy, lending an almost shimmering quality in the sunlight. These distinctive features make blue hairgrass's flowers easy to identify in the field.

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Key Facts About Blue hairgrass

Attributes of Blue hairgrass
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
15 cm to 61 cm
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Blue hairgrass

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Blue hairgrass (Koeleria glauca)
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Distribution Map of Blue hairgrass

Blue hairgrass is a grass species with a natural range spanning across temperate and cooler regions of Europe and Asia. It is native to vast expanses of the European continent and parts of Central and East Asia. Beyond its original habitat, blue hairgrass has been introduced and is cultivated in various other areas, reflecting its adaptability to different environments.
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