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, possessing high cold tolerance and moderate summer dormancy during extreme heat.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture with a deep blue-green color, reaching typical turf heights of 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Produces an open, pyramidal panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width with distinct boat-shaped tips and parallel veins. Folded vernation in the bud shoot with a short membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high watering. Prefers fertile, well-draining soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.