Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-7, with excellent cold tolerance and moderate summer dormancy during severe heat.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, rich green turf growing 1.5 to 2.5 inches tall. Produces open, pyramidal panicle seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine blades feature characteristic boat-shaped tips and prominent parallel veins. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense, uniform turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture levels. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly. Requires medium-high maintenance including regular fertilization and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 9/26/2026