Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass
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 during freezing periods.
About This Grass
Fine-textured turf reaching 1.5 to 3 inches in height, featuring an attractive medium-to-dark green color. Produces open panicle seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with characteristic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense sod and spreading at a moderate rate.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal performance and moderate to high watering. Prefers well-draining, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly during peak growth seasons. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.