Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 pathway.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 7, exhibiting excellent cold tolerance and moderate heat tolerance while going dormant during severe summer heat.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, upright turf growing 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall with a rich medium-to-dark green color. Produces an open, pyramidal panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades featuring distinct boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a short membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform turf with a moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal performance and moderate to high moisture levels, with fair drought tolerance through summer dormancy and preference for well-drained fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly during active growth; requires high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.