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, possessing excellent cold tolerance but prone to summer dormancy during extreme heat and drought.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-textured turf with an emerald to dark green color. Reaches up to 24 inches if unmown, producing open, pyramid-shaped panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width blades featuring distinct boat-shaped tips and prominent parallel veins. Folded vernation with a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth, moderate to high watering needs, and prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.5 inches regularly during the growing season. High maintenance requirement with regular fertilization and aeration.