Poa pratensis
Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure Kentucky Bluegrass is a premium, dark green variety bred for exceptional performance in both residential and commercial landscapes. This variety is derived from a Midnight-type father, ensuring rich, dark green color and a lush, dense appearance. Northern Exposure is known for its high seedling vigor and fast establishment, making it a perfect choice for new lawns or overseeding existing grass areas.
This Kentucky bluegrass offers excellent shade tolerance, thriving in areas with partial to full shade where other grasses may struggle. It also demonstrates superior drought resistance, recovering quickly from dry conditions and maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn. Its resistance to common lawn diseases like dollar spot, rust, and leaf spot further enhances its resilience, making it ideal for high-traffic areas that require durable and low-maintenance turf.
Key features
- High seedling vigor and fast establishment
- Excellent shade tolerance
- Superior drought resistance and fast recovery
- Traffic tolerance
- Dollar Spot, rust, and leaf spot resistance
Segment
Turfgrass
Category
Bluegrass
Species
Bluegrass, Kentucky
Sci. Name
Poa pratensis
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
2750000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
1250000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
100-200
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
90-175
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
.5-.75
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
1-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters)
1-2
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
2-4
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
.5-.75
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
1-1.5
Endophyte + (Yes, No)
No
Establishment (Days)
14-21
First Mowing (Days)
21-28
Germination (Days)
6-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week)
1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High)
Low