Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Sports Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7, excellent cold tolerance, enters winter dormancy, and struggles with extreme summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured carpet with vibrant medium-to-dark green color, typically growing 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width with distinct boat-shaped tips, folded vernation, and prominent membranous ligules.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform sod with moderate to fast spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and regular moisture; exhibits poor drought tolerance and prefers well-drained, fertile soils with pH 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring frequent fertilization and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 10/6/2026