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Smooth Meadow Grass (Conv.)

€10.45

Smooth Meadow Grass is a very important component of many grassland ecosystems as well as being highly nutritious and palatable for livestock. Price is per kg. More details below.

Smooth Meadow Grass (Poa pratensis)

One of the most nutritious perennial meadow grasses. It can grow in a variety of soil types and conditions and is drought tolerant and winter hardy. Used in wildflower seed mixtures, meadow mixes and agricultural seed mixtures.  

  • Found in meadows and traditional pastures
  • Improves soil structure
  • Improves water retention
  • Spreads by short slender rhizomes
  • Spikelets are broader and stubbier than Rough Meadow Grass
  • Prefers dry conditions
  • Lower stem base and leaf sheaths feel smooth
  • In general, Smooth Meadow Grass tends to be a smaller plant than Rough Meadow Grass
  • Sow seeds from May to September
  • Slow germination approx. 20 days 
  • Flowers in May-July
  • Height: 10-80 cm
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