Leiberg's Bluegrass
Poa leibergii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–20" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
ID, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees
Leiberg's bluegrass is a compact native bunchgrass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured blue-green foliage. This drought-tolerant perennial produces delicate flower heads in late spring through summer and goes dormant in winter, turning golden-brown.
In an HOA neighborhood
Leiberg's Bluegrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant and brown in winter
- May need occasional grooming of old flower stems
Wildlife value
The flowers provide nectar for native bees and other small pollinators. Seeds feed songbirds and small mammals in late summer and fall.
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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