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Poa secunda ssp. canbyi Canby bluegrass

Formerly known as Poa canbyi. Short, cool season, drought tolerant, perennial bunchgrass with extensive shallow fibrous root system. Adapted to both shallow and deep soils and all soil textures. Highly palatable to livestock and wildlife. One of the first grasses to green-up in the spring. Useful as an early-season forage and for out-competing undesirable weedy spring annuals.

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Species Attributes

Height:

1 - 13 in.

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

10 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

2 - 4 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

15.50 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

926,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Variety:

Canbar

This strain was selected for release due to its superior vigor, early spring growth and numerous basal leaves. Canbar is adapted to most soil textures but it performs particularly well on shallow soils. It is a summer-dormant/winter-active plant with good drought tolerance. (Released 1979, source of ecotype: Blue Mtns., WA)

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