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 good cold tolerance but goes dormant during severe summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, medium-green dense carpet reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall with upright growth.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium width blades with distinct boat-shaped tips and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate watering, and well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches weekly during peak growth. Medium-high maintenance requiring regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/28/2026