Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lettermanii
ID:
893478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 273 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892813

Common Names

  • Poa lettermanii
  • Tussock Grass
  • Mountain Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa lettermanii (also called Letterman's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa lettermanii is an ornamental grass that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing habit and produces attractive blue-green foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants are not able to grow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa lettermanii has small, white flowers with a yellowish center. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa lettermanii is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seed directly in the garden. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Poa lettermanii

Poa lettermanii is native to the United States and can be found in the western states, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1085555-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].