Poa pratensis
Kentucky Bluegrass
Smooth stemmed meadow grass
A vigorous rhizomatous grass, frequently used in mixtures with perennial ryegrass and tall fescue. Poor shade and drought tolerance and is slow to establish by seed. The species of turf is hard wearing but requires regular watering to maintain its attractive appearance and density.
New seed sowing rate 10 to 20 g/m2; seed oversowing rate 8 to 15 g/m2 (Aldous and Chivers, 2002).
Pests, disease and weeds
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