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Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.5
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance High
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5
pH, Maximum 8.4
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Medium
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod No
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product Yes
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Able

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.5
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance High
Frost Free Days, Minimum 100
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5
pH, Maximum 8.4
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -28
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Adelphia

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 2
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance High
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5
pH, Maximum 8.4
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 28
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Blacksburg

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.4
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance High
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5
pH, Maximum 8.4
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 28
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Flyking

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Slow
Bloat
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Slow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 130
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 30
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product Yes
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Georgstown

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 2
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance Low
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance High
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance None
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance Low
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5
pH, Maximum 8.4
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 28
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Glade

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Slow
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Slow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Medium
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 130
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 26
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Kenblue

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Slow
Bloat
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Slow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Medium
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 145
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 26
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -43
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product Yes
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Merion

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Rapid
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Rapid
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance High
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance None
Frost Free Days, Minimum 130
Hedge Tolerance
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.8
pH, Maximum 7.5
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 28
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -33
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Moderate
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Nassau

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Moderate
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance High
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance None
Frost Free Days, Minimum 130
Hedge Tolerance
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.8
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Moderate
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Newport

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Rapid
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils No
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Medium
Fertility Requirement High
Fire Tolerance None
Frost Free Days, Minimum 120
Hedge Tolerance
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.8
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -33
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Moderate
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product Yes
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Nugget

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -36
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Park

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Slow
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Slow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Medium
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 120
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 26
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Shamrock

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -43
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Troy

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Slow
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Medium
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Slow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.8
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Medium
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 120
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 26
Precipitation, Maximum 60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -38
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Rapid
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 

Poa pratensis L.
Kentucky bluegrass
POPR
Cultivar: Washington

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Graminoid
Native Status L48 (NI), AK (NI), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (NI), GL (N), SPM (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, OBL
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate Moderate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio Low
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Porous
Foliage Texture Fine
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Rhizomatous
Growth Rate Moderate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet)
Height, Mature (feet) 1.6
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention No
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Low
CaCO3 Tolerance High
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Medium
Frost Free Days, Minimum 90
Hedge Tolerance None
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 5.5
pH, Maximum 8.2
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 43560
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 43560
Precipitation, Minimum 24
Precipitation, Maximum 65
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 10
Salinity Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Intolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -43
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Mid Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance High
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Spring
Fruit/Seed Period End Summer
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root No
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container No
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod Yes
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 1389840
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate Moderate
 
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product No
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product None
Lumber Product No
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product No
Palatable Browse Animal High
Palatable Graze Animal High
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Medium
Pulpwood Product No
Veneer Product No
 
 
Time Generated: 09/24/2008 07:24 AM MDT