Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis · Cool-season perennial, C3 pathway

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Kentucky Bluegrass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 3 through 7, highly cold-tolerant with moderate summer dormancy in extreme heat.

About This Grass

Fine-textured turf with boat-shaped leaf tips and a rich green color, reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches when maintained.

Blade Characteristics

Medium-fine blades with prominent parallel veins and characteristic boat-shaped tips.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense sod

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; prefers well-drained, fertile soil with neutral pH.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring consistent fertilization and watering.

Identified on 10/4/2026