Bluegrass

usgb/ˈbluːɡræs/
noun

A type of grass with blue-green stems, often used for lawns and pastures.

She had a beautiful garden with lush bluegrass.
Visual representation of "bluegrass" - A type of grass with blue-green stems, often used for lawns and pastures.

Often appears as...

  • bluegrass lawn
  • bluegrass seeds
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Botanical Blue

Bluegrass is not actually blue; it's named for the blueish-purple buds that appear in spring.

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Despite its name, the bluegrass in her yard had a vibrant green hue.
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Lawn Choice

When people talk about bluegrass in gardening, they're often discussing the ideal type of grass for their lawn.

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I need to buy some bluegrass seeds for my front lawn renovation.
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Rooted in Place

Bluegrass in gardening oftentimes refers to the Kentucky variety, known for its use in temperate climates.

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Kentucky bluegrass might not grow well in this tropical climate.
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