Glaucantha Bluegrass
Poa glauca
Last reviewed: July 2026
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Glaucantha Bluegrass as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 16 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Poa glauca is a compact, blue-tinted native grass that forms neat clumps in full sun locations. This drought-tolerant perennial produces delicate flower heads in late spring and early summer, maintaining an attractive blue-green color throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Glaucantha Bluegrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This native grass provides seeds for songbirds and small mammals in late summer. The fine-textured foliage offers nesting material and light cover for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Glaucantha Bluegrass need?
- Glaucantha Bluegrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Glaucantha Bluegrass bloom?
- Glaucantha Bluegrass blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Glaucantha Bluegrass native?
- Glaucantha Bluegrass (Poa glauca) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 16 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Glaucantha Bluegrass toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Glaucantha Bluegrass as toxic to livestock.
- Is Glaucantha Bluegrass HOA-friendly?
- Glaucantha Bluegrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
Ready to grow Glaucantha Bluegrass? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.
Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz