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, excellent cold tolerance but struggles with prolonged summer heat and drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, medium-textured turf with a rich green color that greens up early in spring and goes dormant in extreme heat.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and prominent parallel veins, folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf mat with moderate spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade and moderate, regular watering; prefers well-drained fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly; moderate to high maintenance requiring consistent fertilization.
Identified on 9/24/2026