Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purplish Green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Chionodoxa
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Chionodoxa
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Wiechlina
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa. Kentucky Bluegrass doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Kentucky Bluegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Kentucky Bluegrass has allergic reactions like Cough, Itchy eyes and Runny nose and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Cough, Itchy eyes and Runny nose. 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 Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.