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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Broadcast, drill or hydroseed on prepared seed bed.

Introduced to: Aleutian Is., Algeria, Amsterdam-St.Paul Is, Antipodean Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Azores, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil South, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Costa Rica, Crozet Is., Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Falkland Is., Free State, Haiti, Hawaii, Jamaica, Japan, Kerguelen, KwaZulu-Natal, Labrador, Lesotho, Madeira, Marion-Prince Edward, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Peru, Puerto Rico, Réunion, South Australia, South Georgia, Sri Lanka, St.Helena, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha, Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia

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Poa pratensisPoa pratensis

Kentucky Blue-grass , Kentucky Bluegrass, Smooth Meadow-Grass

In Stock: 17.447 lb (Total:17.447lb)

Poa pratensis

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Details

Germination:

90%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

1,112,300

Quantity:

17.45 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835786

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Broadcast, drill or hydroseed on prepared seed bed.

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), often regarded as the quintessential cool-season turfgrass, is celebrated for its lush, fine-textured appearance and resilience in northern climates. Ideally thriving in fertile, well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial to full sunlight, this grass is a staple for lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields across the cooler half of the United States. Its rhizome-driven growth forms a dense, carpet-like sod, with rich green blades that make it visually appealing. While slow to establish, it is commonly blended with more rapidly growing grasses to provide an initial cover as it matures.

Known for its adaptability, Kentucky Bluegrass prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils, with frequent watering and periodic fertilizer applications. However, it can face challenges in the form of fungal diseases like dollar spot and leaf spots, and pests such as grubs and cutworms, particularly when stressed. Despite these issues, its unmatched beauty and durability, especially in cooler climates, make it a preferred choice for many landscaping applications.