Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 7, exhibiting excellent cold tolerance and entering winter dormancy under freezing conditions.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured turf with a rich dark-green color. Grows 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall if unmanaged, producing open, pyramid-shaped panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and parallel sides. Folded vernation in the bud shoot with a short, membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal growth and moderate to high watering. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly during peak growth seasons. Requires high maintenance including regular fertilization and periodic aeration.