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, exhibits excellent cold tolerance, goes dormant during severe summer heat or drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, uniform, medium-textured turf with rich green color. Grows 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall if unmowed, featuring a panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width, folded vernation, distinct boat-shaped tips, and a prominent membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf and spreading moderately fast
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for best performance and moderate to high watering; prefers well-drained, fertile soils with pH 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional aeration.
Identified on 9/27/2026