Annual Bluegrass

Annual Bluegrass Care

Poa Annua

What is the plant

The scientific name given to annual bluegrass, a low-growing and cool-season grass which dies in early summer as the soil top layer begins to dry. Poa annua is distinguished from other grasses by its typical leaf tip shaped like a boat’s bow. Annual bluegrass is considered a winter-annual grassy weed that produces numerous seeds spread easily by birds and man. Poa annua is a difficult-to-control grassy weed that requires specialized products and properly-timed applications. Depending on the turf species, the only choice for control may be the use of non-selective weed control products.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

6 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
If watering a kentucky bluegrass lawn in the summer is too expensive or time consuming, consider letting the lawn go dormant. as long as it has been established for a few years, and as long as you irrigate the lawn with 1" of water every 2 to 3 weeks, your lawn should green up again in the fall when temperatures are cool enough.
Pruning
Make judicious cuts to encourage new growth. Cut just before a leaf node. Or when cutting back larger stems, cut as close to the main stem as possible.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.

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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Temperature
It also thrives during cool weather, when most lawn grasses are dying back, which means that it invades the lawn at these susceptible times.

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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