Poa chaixii - Forest
bluegrass, Broad-leaved Meadow Grass 
Poa chaixii really takes a beating in our hot dry climate.
By mid summer the leaves are so dry and scorched that I
think it has died. However when the weather cools and the
autumn rains start, it emerges with new shiny-green foliage,
as if everything is normal.
Grown in shade, expecially cool shade, this is a beautiful
grass. The foliage emerges folded and then opens flat. The
green in these 1/2" wide blades seem almost irridescent.
In the right locations and with deep rich soil, the 20"
long foliage can look quite tropical.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage - shiny-green; medium blade width; 25-50cm (12-20")
Flowers - June-Aug, 40-60 cm (16-24")
Ideal conditions: shade; rich deep soil
with ample water; dislikes hot, dry, sunny sites
Coldest zone: 4-7 (find
your zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: woodland bulbs, Luzula,
Molinia, Pycnanthemum
Suggested uses: groundcover in shade,
containers, edging plant, groups, drifts
Form: upright with arching flowers
The species is native to: Northern Europe;
eastern Canada and north-eastern US
Season of interest: May to frost
Drought tolerance rating: 3 (water to
root depth once a week) further
info
Plant and divide: spring and early fall
Recommended spacing between plants: 25-45
cm (12-18") why such a difference
Pronunciation: Poa (POE-ah) chaixii
Sizes available: gallon-size field clumps;
small field clumps
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