Poa pratensis
Kentucky Blue Grass
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Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) - Description
Poa pratensis, commonly known as Kentucky Bluegrass, Smooth Meadow-grass, or Common Meadow-grass, is a perennial species of grass native to Europe, Asia, North America, and northern Africa.
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) - Growth
Grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) - Planting
Lawns are easiest to seed in early spring or fall, when temperatures are cooler. For ornamental grasses, sow in containers in a cold frame in spring or fall, and divide in spring and early summer.
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) - Interesting facts
Believe it or not, Kentucky Blue Grass is not native to Kentucky or anywhere in North America. It is native to Europe. It is thought that early colonists brought Kentucky Blue Grass to North America unintentionally in seed bags of other grass species. Strangely enough, this tough turf grass out-competed all the others to become the most common grass in the US!
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) - Soil and irrigation
Prefers well-drained soil, and needs regular water.
