Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purplish Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
Primula elatior
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Oxlip
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
Primula elatior
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Oxlip
In Polish
Wiechlina
Oxlip
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.