Kentucky Bluegrass (with Broadleaf Plantain weed)
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, Perennial, C3 grass
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Pooideae
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass
Variety / Cultivar
Unknown standard turf-type cultivar blend
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7
About This Grass
Fine to medium-textured turf with rich dark green to medium green color, forming a dense and uniform carpet when properly maintained
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width (2-4mm), folded vernation in the bud, characteristic boat-shaped tips, smooth texture with prominent parallel veins
Root System
Moderately deep fibrous root system with extensive spreading rhizomes, forming a strong, dense sod
Growing Information
Origin Region
Europe, Northern Asia, and parts of North America; widely adapted to northern temperate regions
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, producing a dense sod via underground spreading stems
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate to high watering requirements, moderate drought tolerance through summer dormancy
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.5 inches, medium to high maintenance level requiring regular fertilization and irrigation
Special Characteristics
Excellent wear tolerance and natural self-repair via rhizomes, good cold tolerance, moderate shade and heat tolerance
Ecological Information
Widely naturalized throughout North America, provides standard turf ecosystem benefits and supports various urban wildlife