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Texas Bluegrass

Poa arachnifera

Status
native
Keystone
38 caterpillar species raised on Poa grasses and sedges
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

24 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Armyworm Moth, Least Skipper, Tawny-edged Skipper, Common Roadside-Skipper 16
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Javesella pellucida, Chipping Sparrow, Snow Goose, Canada Goose 7
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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