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, exhibits excellent cold tolerance and enters winter dormancy when temperatures drop.
About This Grass
Forms a dense turf with a deep green color, typically maintained at 2 to 3 inches. Produces open, pyramidal panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and folded vernation. Ligules are short and truncated without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform sod with moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with moderate to high water needs. Prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.5 inches regularly during active growth. High maintenance level requiring regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.