Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 3 to 7, displaying good cold tolerance and summer dormancy under severe heat stress.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, rich green turf reaching up to 2 feet if unmowed, featuring open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with characteristic boat-shaped tips, folded vernation, and a short membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively rhizomatous, forming a dense and uniform turf via underground stems.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering, with moderate drought tolerance and preference for well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly; high maintenance requiring frequent fertilization and aeration.
Identified on 9/30/2026