Poa pratensis

Kentucky Bluegrass

Scientific Name
Growth Habit
Days to Germinate
Establish Rate
Leaf Growth
Leaf Width
Weed Suppression
Thatch
Shade Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Drought Tolerance
Cold Tolerance
Traffic/Wear Tolerance
App. No. Seeds/lb
New Lawns Seeds/lb
Existing Lawns Sds/lb
Nitrogen p/Month
Mowing Height

Poa pratensis
Rhizomes
7-21
Slow
Slow/Moderate
1/8”
Moderate
Moderate/High
Fair/Good
Good
Good
Very Good
Good
1-2,000,000/lb
2-4 lbs/1000 sq ft
1-2 lbs/1000 sq ft
0.2-0.6/1000 sq ft
1-2”