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Common Name: Kentucky Bluegrass
Scientific Name: Poa pratensis
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses:
~Turf or lawns
~Rangeland
~Wildlife habitat improvement
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Root Type: Sod
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Fertile, well-drained and clay loams
Tolerances: Salt, alkali and acid
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 18 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 10 - 14 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 2,175,000 seeds
Optimal Planting Season: Fall is best, can plant in the spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Stratification Requirements: None
Category: Grass
 
Description:
Kentucky Bluegrass, also known as smooth meadow-grass, common meadow-grass, or bluegrass, is a cool-season grass that ranges in height from short to medium, reaching 1 to 2 feet tall. It is a long-lived grass that forms sod through rhizomes. Kentucky Bluegrass is adaptable to various soil textures, although it thrives best in fertile, well-drained loams or clay loams. However, it is intolerant of flooding, high water tables, or poor drainage.
 
This grass exhibits good cold and winter hardiness, allowing it to grow from sea level to alpine regions. It has a fair tolerance for salt, alkali, and acid. Kentucky Bluegrass is highly palatable while growing and demonstrates excellent grazing tolerance. It is an extremely valuable species and is commonly used for turf or lawns. Additionally, it is utilized for range management, watershed conservation, and improving wildlife habitat. Some native populations may exist in the western United States, and it has become highly naturalized in many areas. Kentucky Bluegrass is also tolerant of trampling."
 
Resources:
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=POPR
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_popr.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_popr.pdf