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Poa compressa is often confused with:
Poa annua Poa annua L.
Poa compressa has some common disease problems:
Gray Snow Mold in Turf

Canada Bluegrass Poa compressa

Phonetic Spelling
POH-ah kom-PRESS-uh
Description

Canada Bluegrass is a perennial ornamental grass that is found all over the world but is native to Europe and China.

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Poa
    Species:
    compressa
    Family:
    Poaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Europe, China
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Caryopsis
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Rosulate
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No