Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, excellent cold tolerance, enters summer dormancy under heat and drought stress
About This Grass
Fine-textured turf reaching 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall with a medium green color and pyramidal seed heads at maturity
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with boat-shaped tips and folded vernation, characteristic of the Poa genus
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forming a dense sod with a moderate spread rate
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun preferred, requires regular watering, moderate drought tolerance, and prefers well-drained loamy soil with a neutral pH
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 2.5 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance including fertilization and occasional dethatching
Identified on 9/27/2026