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Keep soil consistently moist to wet. This grass thrives in boggy conditions and along water edges. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months but do not allow soil to dry out completely.
Also known as Fowl Blue Grass · Fowl Meadow Grass · Fowl Meadowgrass
Poa palustris, commonly known as Fowl Bluegrass, is a perennial grass found in wet meadows, marshes, and along watercourses, forming loose clumps.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Can tolerate some shade but may become leggy.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet.
90% intensity
Thrives in boggy conditions and along water edges.
Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
50% intensity
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist to wet. This grass thrives in boggy conditions and along water edges. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months but do not allow soil to dry out completely.
Mow to desired height in late spring or early summer to encourage dense growth and prevent excessive seeding. Remove dead foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division of established clumps in early spring. Seeds may require stratification. Division is the most reliable method for maintaining specific characteristics.
Not applicable for this ground-dwelling grass, which is typically planted directly in the ground.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Poa |
| Species | Poa palustris |
Similar in genus Poa
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