Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7, excellent cold tolerance but enters semi-dormancy during severe summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, medium-fine textured turf with vibrant medium-green color. Grows 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall if unmowed, featuring open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and 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 to partial shade and moderate watering. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 10/1/2026