Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, with excellent cold tolerance and winter dormancy. Can struggle with extreme summer heat without supplemental irrigation.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, medium-textured turf with a rich green color. Grows up to 24 inches if unmowed, producing an open panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and prominent parallel veins. Folded vernation with a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forms a dense, uniform turf with moderate spread rate
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with regular watering. Moderate drought tolerance and prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.5 inches regularly during active growth. Moderate to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.