Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
  
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
  
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
  
Lowland evergreen rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
7-1
  
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
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purplish Green
  
Yellow, Red, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
  
Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
  
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
Average
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
  
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
  
ALNUS rubra
  
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
  
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
red alder
  
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
rot-Erle
  
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
aulne rouge
  
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
  
aliso rojo
  
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
  
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
  
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
amieiro vermelho
  
In Polish
Wiechlina
  
czerwony olcha
  
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
  
red alnus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Poa
  
Alnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Poeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.