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 and goes dormant in severe winter or extreme summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-to-medium textured turf with a rich blue-green color; reaches typical lawn heights of 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium width blades with classic boat-shaped tips and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense sod-forming turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; moderate drought tolerance by entering summer dormancy.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/6/2026