Poa palustris
Fowl Bluegrass
General
A perennial grass species native to North America, typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It forms dense tufts of narrow, green leaves and produces delicate flower clusters on erect stems. This grass species is important for stabilizing wetland soils and providing habitat for wildlife.
Plant Description
Features slender, erect stems that can reach heights of 1 to 3 feet (about 0.3 to 0.9 meters), supporting narrow, green leaves that give the plant a grassy, tufted appearance. Its delicate flower clusters are compact and may have a slightly airy quality, adding to its visual appeal in wetland landscapes. Fowl bluegrass contributes to the lush, verdant appearance of marshes and wet meadows where it thrives.
Height (ft)
1-4 ft
Soil moisture
Moist to wet
Soil types
Loamy/Sandy and rich in organic matter
Wetland indicator
FACW
Shade tolerance
Intermediate, Full sun to part shade
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom period
Spring
Drought tolerance
Low
Salinity tolerance
Low
Range
Throughout North America. Within the United States, native to the northeast and to the west, north through Canada and to Alaska.
Additional Information
According to the Native Plant Trust, waterfowl feed on this plant.