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; high cold tolerance with winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture with a rich dark green color, growing 1.5 to 3 inches tall under normal maintenance.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades featuring distinct boat-shaped tips and folded vernation, characteristic of bluegrass.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform turf canopy.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high watering; exhibits moderate drought dormancy.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches; moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/26/2026