A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion Plant pests and problems Lawn care problems Kentucky Blue Grass ?

I live in NY and need a perennial grass. Is Kentucky Blue grass a perennial? I see it sold a lot in our stores. Any other perennial grasses I should try?
Thanks
Gail

Kentucky blue grass is a cool season perennial grass.

I can't give you much advice on what to try where you live...I'm not anywhere close to your zone but someone should be along soon to help.

I don't know what Kentucky Bluegrass is...but we seem to have a lot of here in Kentucky.
It's very pretty....and green.
...never thought much about it until I saw this topic.
I have it in my yard...everyone has it here.
...guess it's a Kentucky thing.

Cindy..it's even mixed in with our grass seed, just a small percentage though.

Thank you ;O)

Kentucky bluegrass is a perennial.

One of the the advantages of Kentucky bluegrass is if you have walnut trees. Walnuts trees secrete a chemical that is poisonous to most plants; Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue are some of a few grasses that do well in close proximity to walnut trees.

here in Ontario, most of our sod is Kentucky Blue Grass. It is very hardy,deeply rooted, drought tolerant and a lovely blue colour (except in July when most lawns go dormant).

It originated in Kentucky, why I do not know.

I just spent a ridiculous amount of money on lawn seed- Kentucky Blue grass of course! I'l keep everyone posted- hope this works!
Thanks everyone for your comments
Gail