Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
Thrives in USDA Zones 3 through 7. Exhibits excellent cold tolerance and enters semi-dormancy during severe summer heat or drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, medium-fine textured turf with a vibrant dark green color. Reaches up to 24 inches if unmowed, featuring an open, pyramidal panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow blades with distinct boat-shaped tips and parallel sides. Exhibits folded vernation in the bud shoot with a short, membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high watering. Prefers fertile, well-draining soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at a height of 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly. Demands moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.