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Poa alpina Alpine bluegrass

Previous scientific name(s): Poa alpina ssp. vivipara, Poa alpina var. vivipara, Poa vivipara

Short, densely tufted, cool season, perennial bunchgrass adapted to subalpine and alpine slopes and meadows. Leaves form a dense mat providing good soil cover. Good palatability for wildlife but does not produce a lot of forage. Useful for revegetating high-elevation rangelands.

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Species Attributes

Height:

1 - 12 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

20 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Not Adapted

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Not Adapted

Seeding Rate:

1 - 2 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

9.60 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

1,000,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Variety:

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