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, exhibits strong cold tolerance and goes dormant in severe heat.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, uniform, medium-textured carpet with a rich green color and upright growth habit.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width with characteristic boat-shaped tips and prominent parallel veins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; moderate drought tolerance through dormancy.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/27/2026