Pine Bluegrass Plant Care
Poa secunda J.Presl
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Poa secunda is a widespread species of perennial bunchgrass native to North and South America. It is highly resistant to drought conditions, and provides excellent fodder; and has also been used in controlling soil erosion, and as revegetator, often after forest fires.
Every 3–7 days
Full sun to part shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pine Bluegrass?
Water Pine Bluegrass every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity.
Where Is the Pine Bluegrass Native To?
What Is the Pine Bluegrass?
Pine Bluegrass (Poa secunda) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Poa genus. Pine Bluegrass is native to North and South America. Pine Bluegrass is also known as Nevada Bluegrass, California Bluegrass, Secunda Bluegrass.
Pine Bluegrass displays a grass-like perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Pine Bluegrass produces small inconspicuous flowers in clustered spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pine Bluegrass?
Poa secunda requires watering every 3–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pine Bluegrass Need?
Pine Bluegrass thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pine Bluegrass Prefer?
Poa secunda grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Pine Bluegrass prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pine Bluegrass?
Well-draining loamy soil with good fertility. Good drainage is essential for Pine Bluegrass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pine Bluegrass?
Divide clumps every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pine Bluegrass?
Pine Bluegrass can be propagated through division, seed. Similar propagation techniques also apply to grove bluegrass plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pine Bluegrass Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pine Bluegrass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pine Bluegrass?
Pine Bluegrass is susceptible to aphids, cutworms, grasshoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Pine Bluegrass Need?
Pine Bluegrass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pine Bluegrass is native to North and South America. In cooler regions, grow Pine Bluegrass as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pine Bluegrass is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Poa genus — compare its care with other Poa species on PlantoScan.
Poa is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Pine Bluegrass thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Poa Species
Other Poa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Poa secunda J.Presl, family Poaceae (first published in Reliq. Haenk. 1: 271 (1830)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pine Bluegrass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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