Kentucky Bluegrass, Kentucky Blue-grass , Smooth Meadow-Grass Poa pratensis

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Botanical Name:

Poa pratensis

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Poa

Species:

pratensis

Common Name:

Kentucky Bluegrass, Kentucky Blue-grass , Smooth Meadow-Grass

Seeds Per Pound:

1,400,000

Quantity:

3.38 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

500

Germination:

85%

Germination Test Type:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Height:

1-2 feet

Collection Locale:

Oregon

Crop Year:

2021

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 3.38 lb

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Poa pratensis

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1 packet (~ 500 seeds)

$1.95

10 gram (~ 30865 seeds)

$4.50

1 oz (~ 87500 seeds)

$5.95

1 lb (~ 1400000 seeds)

$12.50

Characteristics

Lawn Grass

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: Broadcast, drill or hydroseed on prepared seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Poa pratensis forms a valuable pasture plant, characteristic of well-drained, fertile soil. It is also used for making lawns in parks and gardens. Poa is Greek for fodder .The name Kentucky Bluegrass derives from its flower heads, which are blue when the plant is allowed to grow to its natural height of two to three feet. The rootstock is creeping, with runners. The broad, blunt leaves tend to spread at the base, forming close mats. Poa pratensis is a herbaceous perennial plant 30–70 centimetres (12–28 in) tall. The leaves have boat-shaped tips, narrowly-linear, up to 20 centimetres (8 in) long and 3–5 millimetres (0.12–0.20 in) broad, smooth or slightly roughened, with a rounded to truncate ligule 1–2 millimetres (0.039–0.079 in) long. more...

Wiki description:

Poa pratensis , commonly known as Kentucky Bluegrass , Smooth Meadow-grass , or Common Meadow-grass , is a perennial species of grass native to Europe , Asia , and northern Africa .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Poa pratensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower from May to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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Perennial Plant

Lawn Grass