Poa trivialis is a light green grass that creates thick mats of stems, choking out areas of lawn.

• Weak perennial •Outgrows other cool‐season grasses in spring and fall • Extremely sensitive to heat, drought, dollar spot, (and who knows what else) in mid‐to late‐summer •Goes dormant in August •Re‐grows in September from crowns and stolons. Poa annua and poa trivialis are two such weeds that develop in the fall and winter, potentially crowd out baby fescue grass that is also trying to develop just after germination, and throw many homeowners and turf management professionals for a loop when it comes to their control. The university suggests pulling Poa Trevialis. Even tiny amounts of Poa trivialis contamination can cause big aesthetic problems. Excellent transition with high seed count make this a very desirable species for overseeding in the south. Poa trivialis is a spreader with light green waxy leaves, so we do not recommend using it unless standing water and shade are a problem. Poa trivialis. * Patchy appearance.

I have attached an paragraph from the university talking about this plant. Poa trivialis seed is difficult to separate from others, especially Kentucky bluegrass and bentgrass.

With proven cultivars of Poa Trivialis – Cypress 2 and StarDust 2 – and Alkaligrass – Oceania and Saltonsea, Turf Merchants has the seed solutions for golf courses, roadways and parks that live up to the standards of performance we demand of our products – and that your customers expect of … Poa Trivialis Poa trivialis. It has excellent shade tolerance and is often used as an ingredient in shade mixes. Seed Analysis Label Seeding rate: 2 lbs./1,000 square feet It is stated that it is a good shade choice, even though it is a slightly lighter green.

A common choice for golf greens and tees, its strong seedling vigour, low vertical growth and ability to be mown very short provides consistent ball roll. It is denitrification tolerant with low temperature tolerance as well.

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FYI it is found in some seed mixes so read the label before purchasing. Poa trivialis (also called “Rough Bluegrass”) is a perennial grass that forms dense light green patches especially in moist, fertile, fine textured soils. A selection of Poa Trivialis grass seed.

Because of the off color and rapid growth it is aesthetically unappealing, as are the large bare spots it can leave when it goes dormant in summer. Poa trivialis establishes rapidly with a fine texture and medium green color.