Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, exhibits excellent cold tolerance, moderate heat tolerance, and enters winter dormancy during freezing temperatures.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, deep green turf reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall when mowed, with a pyramid-shaped panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width with distinct boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forms a dense, uniform turf with a moderate to slow spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade, regular watering, moderate drought tolerance, and prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly; requires moderate-to-high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.