Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 7, excellent cold tolerance and enters dormancy during extreme heat.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, dark green turf growing 1.5 to 3 inches tall with pyramidal panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Boat-shaped leaf tips with prominent parallel veins and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf sod
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture in well-drained fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/25/2026