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 but goes dormant during severe summer heat and drought.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, rich green turf growing up to 2 feet if unmowed, featuring a pyramidal panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Boat-shaped leaf tips, folded vernation, medium-narrow width with prominent parallel veins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate to high watering, and well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring frequent fertilization and watering.
Identified on 9/27/2026