Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 7. Excellent cold tolerance, goes semi-dormant during extreme summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense turf with a rich, medium-green color and fine to medium texture. Grows 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall under standard maintenance.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with distinctive boat-shaped tips, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform sod with moderate to fast spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal health, moderate to high watering, and well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly. Requires high maintenance including frequent fertilization and periodic dethatching.
Identified on 9/25/2026