Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 3 to 7, exhibiting good cold tolerance and summer dormancy under heat stress.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, deep green turf growing 1.5 to 3 inches tall with pyramidal panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with prominent boat-shaped tips and folded vernation, characteristic of bluegrass.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous with a dense, spreading habit
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering; sensitive to extended drought in well-drained, fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/20/2026