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 enters dormancy during summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, medium-textured carpet with vibrant green color and fine-to-medium blades.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width with characteristic boat-shaped leaf tips and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade and moderate to high watering; poor drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring frequent fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026