Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 7, excellent cold tolerance but goes dormant during severe summer heat and drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, medium-fine textured turf with an upright growth habit, typically maintained at 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Color ranges from medium to dark green.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with characteristic boat-shaped tips and parallel veins, folded vernation in the bud shoot.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming dense, uniform turf via underground spreading stems.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high moisture; prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow regularly at 2 to 2.5 inches; high maintenance requirement with frequent fertilization and watering needs.
Identified on 9/30/2026