Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Kentucky Bluegrass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 3 to 7, exhibiting good cold tolerance and entering winter dormancy during freezing temperatures.

About This Grass

Forms a fine-textured, rich green, carpet-like lawn that reaches 1.5 to 2.5 inches when maintained. Produces an open panicle seed head at maturity.

Blade Characteristics

Fine to medium width, boat-shaped tips, V-shaped vernation, medium green color with a prominent midvein.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun for best performance and moderate to high watering. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly. High maintenance, requiring frequent fertilization and occasional dethatching.

Identified on 10/21/2026