Glaucantha Bluegrass
Poa glauca
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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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.
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.
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