Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, with excellent cold tolerance and winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured turf with a rich dark green color. Reaches 1.5 to 2.5 inches when unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium width blades with classic boat-shaped tips and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense sod and spreading at a moderate rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and regular watering, with moderate drought dormancy and preference for well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly. Moderate to high maintenance requiring consistent fertilization and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 9/24/2026