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, exhibiting excellent cold tolerance and entering winter dormancy during freezing temperatures.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture with a rich dark green color, growing 1.5 to 3 inches tall. Produces open, pyramidal panicle seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium width blades featuring classic boat-shaped tips and prominent parallel veins. Folded vernation in the bud shoot with a short membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high watering. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly. High maintenance level requiring frequent fertilization and occasional aeration or dethatching.