Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7; excellent cold tolerance, enters winter dormancy during freezing temperatures, and struggles with intense summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured turf with rich medium-to-dark green color. Grows up to 24 inches if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Boat-shaped leaf tips with prominent parallel veins, V-shaped vernation, and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense sod and spreading steadily.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; moderate drought tolerance through summer dormancy; prefers well-drained loamy soils with pH 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring frequent fertilization and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 10/5/2026