Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7, excellent cold tolerance, goes into summer dormancy during extreme heat.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture turf, medium green color, reaches 1.5 to 3 inches if unmowed, featuring open panicle seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with classic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and prominent parallel veins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense sod
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth, moderate to high watering needs, poor drought tolerance, and prefers well-drained fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring frequent fertilization and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 9/28/2026