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, excellent cold tolerance, moderate heat tolerance, and goes dormant during severe summer droughts
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, medium height, rich medium-to-dark green color, with an open panicle seed head
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width, folded vernation, distinct boat-shaped tips, prominent midrib, and a short membranous ligule
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf and spreading moderately fast
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for best performance, moderate to high water needs, and well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly, moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional aeration
Identified on 9/27/2026