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, with excellent cold tolerance and summer dormancy under extreme heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-textured turf reaching 1 to 2 feet if unmowed, with dark green to bluish-green color and open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-narrow blades featuring characteristic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a short membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; exhibits moderate drought dormancy and prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring consistent fertilization and frequent watering.
Identified on 9/28/2026