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, poor heat tolerance, and enters winter dormancy under freezing temperatures.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, upright turf reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches in height, displaying a rich medium-to-dark green color that transitions to brown during winter dormancy.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a short membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform sod with a moderate to fast spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade, moderate to high watering, moderate drought tolerance, and prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly during active growth; requires high maintenance, frequent fertilization, and occasional aeration.