Poa colensoi

Blue Grass, Meadow Grass, Spear Grass

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage