Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
Wild
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
POA pratensis
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Bahia Grass
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Wiechlina
In Latin
bahia herba
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Kentucky Bluegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Kentucky Bluegrass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Bahia Grass and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.