Also known as Bluegrass · Kabasalkımotu · Rough Meadow-Grass
Rough Bluegrass (Poa trivialis) is a perennial grass forming dense, bright green turf. It thrives in moist, shaded areas and is often found in lawns and pastures.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in a range of light conditions, tolerating both open, sunny areas and shadier spots.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Prefers evenly moist soil; avoid both drought and waterlogging.
Clay, Loam, Sandy
50% intensity
Cool Season
50% intensity
Grows best in cooler temperatures, typically between 15-24°C. Can go dormant in extreme heat.
Light to Moderate
25% intensity
Benefit from a balanced fertilizer applied sparingly in spring and potentially autumn.
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
Rough Bluegrass prefers consistently moist soil. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, especially during warm, dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can promote disease.
Regular watering is crucial for maintaining a lush, green appearance and healthy growth throughout its active season.
Pruning is generally not required for Rough Bluegrass unless it is being managed as a lawn. In that context, regular mowing to a height of 4-7 cm is practiced during the growing season.
For ornamental purposes, minimal intervention is needed; remove any dead or damaged foliage as it appears.
Rough Bluegrass primarily reproduces via stolons and rhizomes, spreading naturally. For intentional propagation, division of established clumps in spring or autumn is effective.
Seeds can also be collected and sown directly in the fall or early spring, though germination can be erratic and slow.
Repotting is not applicable to Rough Bluegrass as it is typically grown as a ground cover or lawn grass. If attempting to cultivate it in containers, which is unusual, division of established root masses would be the method for increasing plant material, rather than traditional repotting.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Poa |
| Species | Poa trivialis |
Similar in genus Poa
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