bluegrass

Widely-adapted and low-growing grass.

Kentucky bluegrass is a very important, widely-adapted species with a high degree of genetic variability. Because of this variability, poa species are found virtually everywhere in the cool season domain. Bluegrasses spread through their rhizome system, giving the turf both excellent sod strength and the ability to recuperate and fill in after periods of stress and use. Famous for their ability to produce a dense, attractive, lower-growing turf,

bluegrasses are also slow to germinate and establish and prone to disease and insect attack. In general, Kentucky bluegrass requires higher maintenance for satisfactory performance.

Hybridization methods now being employed are leading to drastic improvements in heat and drought performance. This should extend the range of bluegrass well into warmer season regions.

Species (Poa pratensis)
	Alleycat A versatile rugged performer under low to moderate fertility levels. Improved disease resistance, dark color, and moderate density makes it suitable for most bluegrass applications. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Arrowhead Deep dark green color with moderate density and texture. Strong Midwest through northern tier performance, including shade. Very good sod strength, resists scuffing. Excellent overall disease resistance. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Blue Note Compact America type bluegrass featuring excellent color, texture, density and shade tolerance under normal to moderate fertility management. Suggested for elite bluegrass mixtures intended for sod production, golf/sports turf and professional landscape. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Blue Stone Super NTEP elite under most applications including the transition zone. Rich dark green color with low cut density retention, wear tolerance, and excellent sod strength. Broad disease resistance. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Cadet Darker color, early greenup and a very good wear tolerance makes Cadet the value oriented choice for commercial, residential and athletic cool season mixtures under various soil types and levels of management. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Fahrenheit 90 Hybrid A new "poa" species that promises improved drought and heat tolerance as well as better disease resistance in more humid environments typical of the Transition zone and South. Good color and texture--sun into shade. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Royce Vigorous aggressive establishment that suppresses Poa. Excellent appearance during heat and drought shade as well. Higher resistance to dollar spot and mildew. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Volt Super NTEP elite under most applications including the transition zone. Rich dark green color with low cut density retention, wear tolerance, and excellent sod strength. Broad disease resistance. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Yankee An elite dark green compact bluegrass that exhibits improved density under lower cutting. High in disease resistance with a vigorous root system, it is an excellent choice for sod production, sports turf, and lo-mow golf fairways.