Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pattersonii
ID:
893930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 275 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893265

Common Names

  • Patterson's Bluegrass
  • Meadow Grass
  • June Grass

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Description

Poa pattersonii (also called Patterson's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It grows in clumps and has narrow, bright-green leaves and small, light-blue flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Poa pattersonii is used for erosion control, as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa pattersonii has small, pale blue flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a tuft of narrow, lance-shaped leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa pattersonii is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Poa pattersonii

Poa pattersonii is native to the western United States and Canada.

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:204403-2: 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].