Kentucky bluegrass
noun
Ken·tucky bluegrass
kən-ˈtə-kē- 
: an Old World pasture and meadow grass (Poa pratensis) naturalized in North America and often used in lawns
called also bluegrass
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Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass have the most active growth during fall, so feeding during September or October means the grass roots will absorb fertilizer well.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Mow warm-season grasses at 2 to 3 inches tall and cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, at 3 to 4 inches tall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass benefit from autumn attention.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2025
Interestingly enough, however, a mixture of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is sometimes recommended for our part of the world and is even advertised for its modest water requirement.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Mow warm-season grasses at 2 to 3 inches tall and cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, at 3 to 4 inches tall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass benefit from autumn attention.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2025
Interestingly enough, however, a mixture of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is sometimes recommended for our part of the world and is even advertised for its modest water requirement.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Kentucky bluegrass
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Kentucky bluegrass
noun
Ken·tucky bluegrass
kən-ˌtək-ē-
: a pasture, lawn, and meadow grass that has tall stalks and slender bright green leaves and is native to Europe but is widely grown in North America
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