Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purplish Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
regal geranium
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Regal Geranie
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
geranium royale
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
geranio regia
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
gerânio régio
In Polish
Wiechlina
regal geranium
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Unknown
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.