Arctic Bluegrass

Scientific Name: Poa arctica R. Br.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Poa L./ Poa arctica R. Br.

Arctic Bluegrass
General Information
Usda SymbolPOAR2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPOAR2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Arctic Bluegrass.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Precipitation, Maximum118
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Growth FormStoloniferous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage Porosity SummerDense


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed per Pound217000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SodYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Arctic Bluegrass

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