Rough bluegrass

Rough bluegrass (Poa trivialis)

Rough bluegrass, also known as Rough meadow-grass, Roughstalk bluegrass

Rough bluegrass (*Poa trivialis*) is a perennial grass well-suited to cool, moist environments. It commonly inhabits floodplains, forests, meadows, fields, and the edges of rivers and lakes. This grass is notable for its flowers, which appear from late winter to early spring. Unlike Kentucky bluegrass, rough bluegrass is distinguished by its rougher sheaths, giving it its name.

Key Facts About Rough bluegrass

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Attributes of Rough bluegrass

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
8 cm to 8 cm
Spread
3 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.2-0.3 cm
Flower Color
White Green Purple

Scientific Classification of Rough bluegrass

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Meadow-grasses
Species
Rough bluegrass