Poa nevadensis (Nevada bluegrass)
Cool season, perennial bunchgrass matures early in the growing season. Very robust native bluegrass, second only to Big bluegrass (Poa secunda ssp. ampla). Develops extensive deep penetrating, coarse, fibrous roots that make it drought tolerant and resistant to grazing and trampling. Grows in relatively moist areas in sagebrush communities including mountain foothills and meadows. Varieties listed below.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Perennial, short lived
Growth Habit: Graminoid
Native Status: Native
Season: Cool
Growth Form: Bunch grass
Mature Height: 39 in.
Annual Precipitation: 8-16 in.
Drought Tolerance: High
Shade Tolerance: Intermediate
Elevation:
Wetland Indicator Status: FACU
Fire Resistance: No
Fire Tolerance: Medium
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: No
Salinity Tolerance: Low
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
pH Range: 6.0-8.0
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 1,046,900
Seeding Rate: 2-4 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring/Fall
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES & LOCAL ACCESSIONS
Opportunity - Tall, robust and late maturing. Suited for elevations from 2,000-6,000 ft. within the 10-18 in. precipitation zone. Establishes well on contaminated mineland soils, characterized by high soil acidity and moderate to high levels of heavy metals. (Released 2007)