Poa petrosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 255 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893308
Common Names
- Rock Meadow-grass
- Meadow Grass
- June Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa petrosa (also called Stone Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, typically in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa petrosa is a species of grass that is used for ornamental purposes. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and lawns and is known for its drought-tolerance and low-maintenance. It can also be used to help control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa petrosa is a small, light blue, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a tuft of leaves at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa petrosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be used in lawns, meadows, and as an ornamental grass.
Where to Find Poa petrosa
Poa petrosa is native to Europe and North America.
Poa petrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa petrosa?
Poa petrosa
What is the family of Poa petrosa?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Poa petrosa?
Europe
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204408-2: 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].