Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7, excellent cold tolerance, enters summer dormancy during extreme heat and drought
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, dark to medium green, grows 1.5 to 3 inches tall with an open, pyramidal panicle seed head
Blade Characteristics
Boat-shaped tips, prominent midvein, folded vernation, medium-fine width
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forming a dense sod and spreading moderately fast
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun preferred, moderate to high water needs, fair drought dormancy, grows best in well-drained loamy soils with pH 6.0-7.0
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.5 inches weekly, moderate to high fertilizer requirement, regular dethatching needed
Identified on 9/26/2026