Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Sports Turf.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, exhibiting excellent cold tolerance and entering winter dormancy under freezing temperatures.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, deep green turf reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches when maintained, producing open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with distinct boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a short membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf and spreading moderately fast.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high watering; prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring moderate to heavy fertilization and periodic dethatching.
Identified on 10/11/2026