Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, displaying excellent cold tolerance and moderate summer dormancy during extreme heat and drought.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, rich green turf with good wear tolerance, growing 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall if unmanaged. Produces a pyramidal panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
V-shaped blades with distinct boat-shaped tips and parallel veins, measuring 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide. Folded vernation with a membranous, short 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, regular moisture. Prefers well-draining, fertile loams with a neutral pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.0 inches regularly during active growth. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional aeration.