Poa (fendleriana)
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Steve Parr Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center P.O. Box 448, 5538 - RBC 4 Meeker, Colorado 81641 (970) 878-5003 (970) 878-5004 (fax) plant@cmn.net http://www.coloradoplantcenter.org/ |
| Family Scientific Name: | Gramineae | ||
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| Scientific Name: | Poa fendleriana (Steud.) Vasey | ||
| Common Name: | Mutton grass | ||
| Species Code: | POFE | ||
| Ecotype: | Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Collected in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado by Park Service employees in 1990. | ||
| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Processing: Air screen cleaner. Seeds/lb.: 900,000. Germination: 60-85%. Purity: 83-97%. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Seed Treatment: None. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Propagation Environment: Field grown. Seed Propagation Method: Direct seeding - 2 years for stand establishment. |
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| Establishment Phase: | Sowing Date: Fall. | ||
| Length of Establishment Phase: | 2 years. | ||
| Hardening Phase: | N/A. | ||
| Length of Hardening Phase: | N/A. | ||
| Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: |
Harvest Date: Late May - early June. Storage Conditions: Cool and dry. |
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| Length of Storage: | At least 3 years. | ||
Citation:
Noller, Gary L.. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Poa fendleriana (Steud.) Vasey plants Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center Meeker, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/10/27). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
