Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 7. Exhibits excellent cold tolerance and goes dormant during severe summer heat or drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured carpet with a rich medium-to-dark green color. Reaches typical lawn heights of 1.5 to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and folded vernation. Features prominent parallel veins 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 optimal growth and moderate to high watering. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly during peak growth. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.