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, excellent cold tolerance and enters dormancy during summer heat or drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured turf of rich green color, reaching 1.5 to 3 inches when maintained.
Blade Characteristics
Boat-shaped leaf tips, medium-fine width, folded vernation, with distinct parallel veins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; prefers well-drained fertile soils with pH 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization, watering, and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 9/27/2026