Poa annua
Synonyms
Annual Meadowgrass, Wintergrass
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Winter annual
Growth Habit:
Generally bunch type but can be stoloniferous
Propagation:
Seed
Ligule:
Large membranous
Auricles:
Absent
Vernation:
Folded
Collar:
Narrow, smooth
Root Type:
Fibrous
Seedhead Color:
Greenish white
Multimedia
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Similar Species
- Bluegrass, Canada Poa compressa
- Bluegrass, Kentucky Poa pratensis
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Benefin, Bensulide, Dimethenamid-p, Dithiopyr, Mesotrione, Metolachlor, Napropamide, Oryzalin, Oxadiazon, Pendimethalin, Prodiamine, Simazine
- Post Emergence: Amicarbazone, Asulam, Atrazine, Bispyribac Sodium, Ethofumesate, Fenarimol, Flurprimidol, Foramsulfuron, Metribuzin, Paclobutrazol, Pronamide, Sulfosulfuron, Sulfentrazone, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
