Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season perennial, C3 photosynthesis, excellent cold tolerance.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, exceptionally cold-hardy, goes into winter dormancy during freezing periods.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-textured turf with dark green to blue-green color, reaching heights of 1.5 to 2.5 inches when maintained. Produces a pyramidal panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width with distinct boat-shaped tips, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high watering; exhibits fair drought dormancy and prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.