Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Sports Turf.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, demonstrating excellent cold tolerance and entering winter dormancy during freezing conditions.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, upright growth reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches when maintained, displaying a rich medium-to-dark green color.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with characteristic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense and uniform turf with moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal health and moderate to high watering; prefers well-draining, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly; requires high maintenance, including frequent fertilization and periodic dethatching.