Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7. Excellent cold tolerance, goes dormant in severe heat or drought.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, medium-green turf. Reaches 1.5 to 2.5 inches when unmowed and produces open, pyramid-shaped panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with characteristic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a short membranous ligule with no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf with a moderate spread rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and regular watering. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.0 to 3.5 inches frequently during peak growth. Medium-high maintenance involving regular fertilization and occasional aeration.
Identified on 10/20/2026