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(Poa arachnifera)
Texas Bluegrass (Poa arachnifera)
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Sue Ann Kendall
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Photo by: Sue Ann Kendall | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sue Ann Kendall | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-04-03T18:44:18Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Poa arachnifera, commonly known as Texas Bluegrass, is an evergreen perennial grass native to the prairies and open woodlands of the South Central USA, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma. This grass typically reaches a height of 1 foot (0.3 meters) and spreads 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), forming dense clumps. Texas Bluegrass has fine-textured, blue-green foliage that remains attractive throughout the year, and it produces inconspicuous flowers in the spring. Its evergreen nature provides year-round interest and ground cover in garden settings.
Texas Bluegrass is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to maintain a green appearance even in winter. It is often used in residential lawns, as well as in commercial landscapes for erosion control and as a low-maintenance ground cover. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers soils with medium drainage. While it is generally easy to maintain, it can suffer from fungal diseases in overly moist conditions. Texas Bluegrass is not known for aggressive roots or significant disease problems, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Texas Bluegrass is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to maintain a green appearance even in winter. It is often used in residential lawns, as well as in commercial landscapes for erosion control and as a low-maintenance ground cover. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers soils with medium drainage. While it is generally easy to maintain, it can suffer from fungal diseases in overly moist conditions. Texas Bluegrass is not known for aggressive roots or significant disease problems, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to the prairies and open woodlands of the South Central USA
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Poa arachnifera , Poa arachnifera var. glabrata , Poa densiflora , Poa glabrescens
GBIF Accepted Name: Poa arachnifera Torr.