Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Scientific name

Poa pratensis


Common name

Kentucky Bluegrass


Other names (PBR name, trademark, breeder code)

Smooth stemmed meadow grass


Description

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.


Other comments

New seed sowing rate 10 to 20 g/m2; seed oversowing rate 8 to 15 g/m2 (Aldous and Chivers, 2002).

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Available in Sod/turf and seed
Seed (per kg) $40.00 - $50.00
Use Sports fields and Golf or bowls and Parks and Residential
Suitable climate classification Temperate
Preferred mowing height 11mm - 30mm
Shade tolerance Moderate
Wear tolerance Moderate
Cold tolerance Good
Heat tolerance Moderate
Salinity tolerance Poor
Water requirement Moderate
Fertiliser requirement High
Mowing frequency High
Thatch production High
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