Poa arachnifera

Poa arachnifera, commonly known as Texas Bluegrass, is a cool-season native grass that forms clumps with narrow dark blue-green leaves. In spring, showy 2-3 ft fluffy, silvery flowers rise above the foliage. A good ground cover is unmowed or mowed. Unlike most grasses, male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. Attracts butterflies.

It is good in most well-drained soils, can tolerate some shade, and is drought-tolerant, but it needs some summer water to be successful. Its strong growing habit is desirable in high-trafficked meadows or large-scale plantings, and the ability to repair itself is a good trait in high-use garden settings.

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Height: 6"-12"
Spread: 6"-12"
Bloom: Spring
Light: Full sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Medium
Zone: 8, 9
Origin: Southern United States