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Meadow-grasses

Also known as: Bluegrasses

Meadow-grasses comprise a large group of temperate grasses. These grasses are named not for their foliage (which is green) but for their blue seedheads. Though most species are used primarily for decorative uses, such as in lawns and landscaping, many species are also important pasture grasses for livestock. Quite a few meadow-grasses are also of significant ecological importance, providing food for many organisms, specifically caterpillars.

Scientific classification

Genus

Meadow-grasses (Poa)

Family

Grass

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Annual, Perennial

Lifespan

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Annual bluegrass Kentucky bluegrass Rough bluegrass Bulbous bluegrass Wood bluegrass Canada bluegrass Fowl bluegrass Bigelow's bluegrass Supine bluegrass Poa acroleuca Poa sphondylodes

Care Guide for Meadow-grasses

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Meadow-grasses thrives in grasslands, adapting to consistent moisture while enduring dry spells. It prefers moderate humidity and needs weekly watering in cultivation. Its resilience to varying rainfall makes meadow-grasses ideal for outdoor planting in regions prone to occasional drought.

Propagation: Propagation of meadow-grasses primarily occurs via seed sowing, with division also suitable for mature plants. Requirements include full sun to partial shade, cool temperatures, and moist, well-draining soil. Key steps involve preparing the seedbed, maintaining moisture, and thinning seedlings. Division should occur in early spring or fall.

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