When it comes to native grasses, Kentucky bluegrass is truly Mother Nature's Masterpiece. When left untended in the wild, this tough productive grass will aggressively crowd out most other grass varieties including fescues. As recently as 40 years ago, the majority of the bluegrass seed grown in the country was grown and processed right here in our area.

Local sod growers who take pride in their turf and know the bluegrass secret.  In cool weather, feed it hard and mow it close and the weeds will disappear.

While bluegrass requires some irrigation to maintain summer color, mature bluegrass can survive extended droughts in a dormant state.  Irrigating bluegrass with 1 inch of water on ten day intervals in July and August and reduced mowing will sustain most bluegrass color.

Elite Kentucky bluegrass varieties recommended for Kansas City include Midnight®, Baron®, Sapphire Blue®, Rubicon®, Leawood Blue™ and Bluemaster® blend. These varieties show characteristics for dark color, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and wearability that make them an excellent choice for Kansas City lawns.  Estate Mix™, which include some sports turf perennial rye grass, is an excellent choice for spring seeding.