Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7, excellent cold tolerance, goes dormant in extreme heat.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, rich green growth reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches when maintained, featuring a pyramidal panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Boat-shaped tips, medium-fine width, folded vernation, and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate to high watering, and well-drained fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches; high maintenance with regular fertilization and aeration.
Identified on 9/27/2026