How much sunlight does my Annual Meadow-Grass need?

Annual Meadow-Grass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Annual Meadow-Grass?

Annual Meadow-Grass does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Annual Meadow-Grass?

Annual Meadow-Grass is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Annual Meadow-Grass?

Annual Meadow-Grass is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Annual Meadow-Grass be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Annual Meadow-Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Annual Meadow-Grass easy to care for?

Annual Meadow-Grass is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Annual Meadow-Grass?

Annual Meadow-Grass prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Annual Bluegrass, Annual Bluegrass, Annual meadow-grass, Annual bluegrass and Poa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Poa annua

Genus

Poa

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Annual Meadow-Grass

Water

How often to water your Annual Meadow-Grass

Annual Meadow-Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Annual Bluegrass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Annual Meadow-Grass: 1ft from a window

Annual Meadow-Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Annual Meadow-Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Annual Meadow-Grass in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Annual Meadow-Grass

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Annual Meadow-Grass: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Annual Meadow-Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Annual Meadow-Grass is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors