Poa secunda
Big Bluegrass
Poa secunda
(POH-ah se-KUN-duh)
This is a versatile and attractive grass uncommon to
ornamental landscaping. Our
selection offers clear blue
foliage with contrasting light
brown seed heads atop a
mid-sized bunch. The pleasant
result strongly resembles a
compact feather-reed grass.
However, unlike feather-reed
grass, it won’t overpower its
surroundings. Among the earliest grasses to green, it
also blooms in spring - attractively. Flowers display
pendulous white stamens that catch the light. It’s
tough, too. A deep and fibrous root system make it
drought-tolerant and a strong competitor against
weeds.
Native Roots
Height: 24 to 36-inches.
Diameter: 6 to 10-inches.
It prefers well-drained soils, but
will grow in either slightly-acidic or
slightly-alkaline clay or sand. It
does not tolerate saline conditions
well. And, although it is a cool
season grass, it will not go dormant
if given sufficient water.
Available in seed and plugs.
Suitable for 4-inch and 6-inch pots.