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Kentucky bluegrass

How to identify Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)

Kentucky bluegrass

Kentucky bluegrass exhibits a lush, green hue and is characterized by its boat-shaped leaf tips. Individual blades reach up to 3mm in width and can grow up to 20-30cm (8-12 inches) in height, tapering to a fine point. The root system forms a dense network, enabling a robust sod formation. In bloom, kentucky bluegrass produces a distinctive pyramid-shaped inflorescence consisting of spikelets, each with 3-6 flowers that bear a resemblance to tiny, clustered grains.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Grass

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous, Semi-evergreen

Quickly Identify Kentucky bluegrass

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Lush green color with boat-shaped leaf tips

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Blades up to 3mm wide, 20-30cm tall, tapering to a point

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Dense root network for robust sod formation

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Distinctive pyramid-shaped inflorescence with spikelets of 3-6 flowers

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Flowers resemble clustered grains

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Detailed Traits of Kentucky bluegrass

Leaf Features

Leaf Base

Cordate

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Apex

Obtuse

Leaf Texture

Papyraceous

Leaf Margin

Undulate

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Key Facts About Kentucky bluegrass

Attributes of Kentucky bluegrass
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
30 cm to 70 cm
Spread
1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Blue
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Green
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Leaf type
Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Kentucky bluegrass

Family
Grass
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Species
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)
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Distribution Map of Kentucky bluegrass

Kentucky bluegrass is a widely distributed species, natively found across temperate regions of both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, including major parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. Cultivated for various purposes, kentucky bluegrass has been introduced to regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. In some of its introduced ranges, kentucky bluegrass is sometimes thought to be having potential impacts on local ecosystems, particularly in places like Southern South America and Oceania.
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