KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS
Poa pratensis
Plant Characteristics
Height:
2" - 5"
Leaves:
Flat, smooth, and folded
Flower:
Seed heads
Bloom Time:
MayKentucky bluegrass is hard to manage for as it is labor intensive and often impractical. Practices to eradicate it often co-harm native plants and species. If bare land needs to be planted with grasses, it is best to look at the alternatives below to improve biodiversity and prevent invasive plants from taking over.
Spot Spray
Spot spray with herbicide then wait 2 to 4 weeks before planting with native grass.
Cultural Plant Alternatives:
Canada Wild Rye
This was the main food source for buffalo that spread across the plains. The seeds can be collected and are edible when boiled with soup or porridge. The seeds can also be ground for flour.
Sweetgrass
This native perennial grass grows well among other grasses. It was used as a perfume and burned as incense in any ceremony or ritual to induce the presence of good influences or bebenevolent powers.
