Overview
Poa chaixii is a tufted grass like in the genus Poa, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Poa chaixii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Poa chaixii, commonly known as broad-leaved meadow grass or forest blue grass, is a tufted, deciduous grass within the Poa genus. This perennial grass forms clumps of narrow leaves and produces airy flowering panicles during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained to poorly-drained conditions with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens, and is best propagated by seed with late winter cutbacks for cultivation.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Poa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Poa chaixii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Poa chaixii
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Poa chaixii?
Poa chaixii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Poa chaixii need?
Poa chaixii is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained to well-drained.
Is Poa chaixii hardy in the UK?
Poa chaixii has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Poa chaixii?
Seed.
More in the Poa genus
- Poa alpinaalpine meadow grass
- Poa cita
- Poa colensoi
- Poa labillardiereiNew Zealand blue grass
- Poa nemoraliswood meadow grass
- Poa palustrisswamp meadow grass
- Poa pratensissmooth meadow grass
- Poa pratensis 'Borsala'PBR