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Poa alpina L.

Alpine blue grass, Alpine bluegrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: POAL2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The short, stout, densely tufted stems are 4-12 in. in height with short blades and a compact, rounded to short-pyramidal, purplish seed head. The leaves of this cool-season perennial form a dense mat, providing good soil cover.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Distribution

USA: AK , CO , ID , MI , MT , NM , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: BC , NS
Native Distribution: Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, s. to Que., n. MI & the alpine summits of CO, UT, WA & OR
Native Habitat: Alpine meadows; arctic regions
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Propagate by seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Poa alpina in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Poa alpina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Poa alpina

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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