Which of the following statements about Kentucky bluegrass is true?

• A. It has a spreading growth habit
• B. It has the finest texture
• C. It is a warm-season grass
• D. It is a non-spreading bunch grass

Answer: (A)

Kentucky bluegrass spreads through underground rhizomes, allowing it to creep across the soil and knit patches into a continuous, dense turf. This spreading habit is a defining feature and explains why it readily fills in bare spots and recovers from wear. It’s a cool-season grass, thriving in temperate conditions, not a warm-season variety. It also isn’t the finest-textured option, as there are other grasses with finer textures; Kentucky bluegrass typically ranges from fine to medium texture, but the absolute finest textures are found in other species.