Annual Meadow-grass
Poa annua
Also listed as Ochlopoa annua, Poa bipollicaris
Also known as Annual Bluegrass, Annual Poa
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Annual Meadow-grass is a cool-season grass commonly found in lawns, pastures, and disturbed areas. It germinates in cool weather and can quickly establish in moist, compacted soils.
Why grow it
Annual Meadow-grass establishes quickly in cool-season conditions and tolerates compacted, moist soils better than many turf alternatives, making it useful for temporary cover or in transitional areas where other grasses struggle. Its rapid germination and growth can provide short-term ground cover or erosion control in cool climates, though it typically persists only one season in most regions.
Watch out for
This grass tends to thin out or disappear entirely during hot summers or drought stress, requiring reseeding to maintain coverage in such conditions. In managed turf settings, frequent mowing may be needed to prevent seed head formation if aesthetic appearance is a concern.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Poaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Annual Meadow-grass is a cool-season grass commonly found in lawns, pastures, and disturbed areas. It germinates in cool weather and can quickly establish in moist, compacted soils.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Annual Meadow-grass grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Annual Meadow-grass establishes quickly in cool-season conditions and tolerates compacted, moist soils better than many turf alternatives, making it useful for temporary cover or in transitional areas where other grasses struggle. Its rapid germination and growth can provide short-term ground cover or erosion control in cool climates, though it typically persists only one season in most regions.
Watch out for
This grass tends to thin out or disappear entirely during hot summers or drought stress, requiring reseeding to maintain coverage in such conditions. In managed turf settings, frequent mowing may be needed to prevent seed head formation if aesthetic appearance is a concern.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Poaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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