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, exhibits excellent cold tolerance but goes dormant during extreme summer heat.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, rich green turf with a dense carpet form, typically maintained at lower heights; produces open panicle seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width blades featuring characteristic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation, and prominent light green coloration.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform sod with moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal performance, regular watering, and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly; requires moderate-to-high fertilization and periodic dethatching due to dense sod.
Identified on 10/3/2026