Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
  
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
  
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purplish Green
  
White, Light Pink
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
  
Strap shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
  
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
  
Bulb fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
  
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Ants, Bees, pollinators
  
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Alzheimer’s Disease
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
  
Leucojum aestivum
  
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Leucojum, summer snowflake
  
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Leucojum
  
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Leucojum
  
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Leucojum
  
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
  
Leucojum
  
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
  
Leucojum
  
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Leucojum
  
In Polish
Wiechlina
  
Leucojum
  
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Leucojum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Poa
  
Leucojum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Poeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.