Create a dense, attractive and hard-wearing lawn with this 100% Kentucky Bluegrass Seed blend, featuring Yvette and Dakisha varieties. Kentucky Bluegrass is valued for its fine to medium leaf texture, rich colour and natural spreading habit, making it a strong choice for domestic lawns that need to recover from regular use.
Unlike many standard lawn grasses, Kentucky Bluegrass spreads through underground rhizomes, helping it fill small gaps over time once established. This makes it suitable for family gardens, ornamental lawns, sports-style turf areas and overseeding projects where a thicker, more resilient lawn is desired.
Best sown in warm, moist conditions, this seed performs well when given good seedbed preparation, consistent watering and regular aftercare.
Latin name: Poa pratensis
Pack size: 1kg
NOTE – This is smooth stalk meadow grass Poa Pratensis and is a desirable lawn grass. It is NOT the same as the common weed grass Annual Meadow Grass.
Kentucky Bluegrass Lawn Seed
A premium formulation containing only Kentucky Bluegrass, selected for gardeners who want a dense, attractive and hard-wearing lawn with a professional-style finish.
Suitable for new lawn creation, thickening existing turf, garden play areas, sports-style grass spaces and premium domestic lawns where durability and appearance both matter.
Self-Repairing Rhizomes
Kentucky Bluegrass naturally spreads through rhizomes, helping the lawn thicken and recover from small worn patches over time once fully established, making it ideal for regularly used garden lawns.
Produces a lush, high-quality lawn with good colour and a dense sward when properly established, maintained and fed through the growing season.
1kg Resealable Pack
New Lawns covers 20m² @ 50 grams per m²
Overseeding covers up to 40m²
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 100% Kentucky Bluegrass aka Smooth Stalk Meadow Grass |
| Latin Name | Poa pratensis |
| Pack Size | 1kg |
| Main Use | New lawns, overseeding, thickening existing turf |
| Lawn Type | Family lawns, ornamental lawns, sports-style lawns |
| Growth Habit | Rhizomatous, spreads underground once established |
| Sowing Rate | New Lawns 50g per m² Overseeding 25 to 35g per m² |
| Best Sowing Period | Mid Spring to early Autumn |
| Germination Time | Slow growing grass. Needs warm temeperatures to germinate. Typically onwards of 14 days, depending on soil temperature and moisture |
What is the Latin name for Kentucky Bluegrass?
The Latin name is Poa pratensis. Commonly known as smooth stalk meadow grass in the UK. This is a desirable grass and is NOT the same as the weed grass Poa Annua or Annual Meadow grass.
Is Kentucky Bluegrass suitable for UK lawns?
Yes, it can be used for UK lawns, particularly where a dense, attractive and hard-wearing finish is wanted. It performs best when sown into warm, moist soil and maintained properly.
How quickly does it germinate?
Kentucky Bluegrass is usually slower to germinate than ryegrass-based lawn seed. Germination typically upwards of 14 days, depending on soil temperature and moisture.
Why choose Kentucky Bluegrass over a standard lawn seed mix?
Kentucky Bluegrass spreads using underground rhizomes. This helps it thicken and recover from small worn areas over time once established.
Is it suitable for dog or family lawns?
It is suitable for family lawns and regularly used domestic garden areas. Allow the lawn to establish properly before heavy use.
Does it need much maintenance?
For the best finish, Kentucky Bluegrass benefits from regular mowing, feeding and watering during dry periods. Good aftercare is important, especially during establishment.
