{"id":115955,"date":"2024-06-28T09:48:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T12:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=115955"},"modified":"2025-04-04T17:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:06:09","slug":"best-grass-seed-central-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-central-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Grass Seed for Central Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The best grass seeds for central Kentucky\u2019s hot, muggy summers and cold, wet winters are <strong>tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, perennial ryegrass,<\/strong> and <strong>Zoysiagrass<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p>Here we\u2019ll focus on the best grasses for central Kentucky, from Owen to Lincoln counties. Visit our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-kentucky\/\">Best Grass Seed for Kentucky<\/a> to find the best grass seeds for the rest of the state.<\/p>    <p>In this article, we\u2019ll discuss each of these grasses and the best cultivars so you can decide the best grass for your yard\u2019s sun and environmental conditions:<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-b3f1e5c1-39e0-4a2a-bcfb-505afde75954\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-central-kentucky\/#0-tall-fescue\" style=\"\">Tall Fescue<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-central-kentucky\/#1-kentucky-bluegrass\" style=\"\">Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-central-kentucky\/#2-fine-fescues\" style=\"\">Fine Fescues<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-central-kentucky\/#3-perennial-ryegrass\" style=\"\">Perennial Ryegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-central-kentucky\/#4-zoysiagrass\" style=\"\">Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-tall-fescue\">Tall Fescue<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue\" class=\"wp-image-87157\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tall Fescue<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-63-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D.<\/a> \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Tall fescue is adapted to all regions of the state, meaning it\u2019s a great choice for central Kentucky homeowners. Considered the best choice for Kentucky lawns, tall fescue works in full sun to medium shade and can be established in various soil types, from clay to sand.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Although it requires more frequent mowing, tall fescue has no thatch build-up, good traffic tolerance, and requires little to no irrigation (except in periods of drought). Learn what goes into tall fescue care in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance Guide<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best tall fescue cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Regenerate&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Hemi<\/li>    <li>Grade 3<\/li>    <li>Fesnova<\/li>    <li>Bizem&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Bullseye<\/li>    <li>Catalyst&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Falcon IV&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Falcon V&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Firebird 2<\/li>    <li>Terrano<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ff59ac676c7611670afaa853a48ae5a3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5133a17e63d1c33949afed19d33db299&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4741b0da621e195d1d39086848e623d4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)  <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-kentucky-bluegrass\">Kentucky Bluegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of kentucky bluegrass\" class=\"wp-image-91813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kentucky Bluegrass<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kentucky-bluegrass-blades-close-1392558278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Kentucky bluegrass is another good option for central Kentucky, especially the upper counties of central Kentucky, where the summers are milder. Although Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky bluegrass has a hard time in the summer and is best suited to the coldest parts of the state. However, many cultivars nowadays have improved heat tolerance.<\/p>    <p>Kentucky bluegrass prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soils. Considered a high-maintenance grass, it does not tolerate shade whatsoever and tends to build up thatch. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/kentucky-bluegrass\/\">Guide to Growing Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> to learn everything you need to know to care for this turf.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best Kentucky bluegrass cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Blue Note<\/li>    <li>Nu Chicago<\/li>    <li>Arrowhead<\/li>    <li>Legend<\/li>    <li>Empire<\/li>    <li>Avid<\/li>    <li>Keeneland<\/li>    <li>Sudden Impact<\/li>    <li>Rush<\/li>    <li>Skye<\/li>    <li>America<\/li>    <li>Midnight<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=992e40d3b70e4e06f03e1dea0e878d92&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=7fa7ca16277756d72484672e85e039b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jacklin-Seed-Biltmore-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B07T6XQHCK?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=df49b30f6042f7bab0359ab2347fc028&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jacklin Seed &#8211; Biltmore Blue Blend &#8211; 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-fine-fescues\">Fine Fescues<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Close up image of fescue grass with a hand on it\" class=\"wp-image-86807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-646x446.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fine Fescue<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-63-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D.<\/a> \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>A perfect fit for low-traffic areas with medium shade, fine fescue species have a finer leaf texture than Kentucky bluegrass and don\u2019t resemble tall fescue (although the name might suggest otherwise). Although fine fescues are not heat-tolerant and may not survive when planted in full-sun areas, they are very drought-resistant and easily established in acidic soils.<\/p>    <p>Fine fescues have low-maintenance needs but are very vulnerable to summer patch and lawn grubs. To understand how to care for this grass, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fine-fescue\/\">Guide to Growing Fine Fescues<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best fine fescue cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bolster<\/li>    <li>Radar,&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Momentum<\/li>    <li>Compass II<\/li>    <li>Cardinal II<\/li>    <li>Navigator II<\/li>    <li>Seamist<\/li>    <li>Castle<\/li>    <li>Marvel<\/li>    <li>Cascade<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5df3f63d0b577398c42fa053986ba97a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=2501fce967a10951a9bfaa4e47265eeb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=d0e223365e80fa2a1f6573823355daab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Hard-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B07MC95N45?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMjhGVTBUQThRUlMzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxOTMxM1ZBUkwwOVBRQjFRVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMwMzk4MUgzWjFTU1UyQTNLSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=326c8123ac5fe26edbf0796645d16317&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.) <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-perennial-ryegrass\">Perennial Ryegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"pyrennial ryegrass in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-115944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Aaron Patton \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Perennial ryegrass is best used in a seed mix (usually with Kentucky bluegrass), rather than as a primary lawn grass. When seeded alone, perennial ryegrass forms clumps and is very vulnerable to heat and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-lawn-diseases\/\">common lawn diseases<\/a>.<\/p>    <p>Perennial ryegrass has excellent traffic tolerance and germinates in five to seven days. It does need summer irrigation and a sharp mower to avoid leaf damage. See how to care for this turf in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/perennial-ryegrass\/\">Guide to Growing Perennial Ryegrass<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Best perennial ryegrass cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Stellar 3GL<\/li>    <li>Pangea GLR<\/li>    <li>Apple GL<\/li>    <li>Allstar 3<\/li>    <li>Evolution<\/li>    <li>Furlong<\/li>    <li>Silver Sport<\/li>    <li>Wicked<\/li>    <li>Soprano<\/li>    <li>Homerun<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=aa58237b6f78fa5b8293bdc1db80c50f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ab0aefbd3fec33fbe29ccf449a93318a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-zoysiagrass\">Zoysiagrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of zoysiagrass in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-105055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Although not commonly used in Kentucky lawns, Zoysiagrass can adapt well throughout the state and is very persistent once established. This warm-season grass adjusts well to winters in the region and can withstand the summer heat, too. It has a great drought tolerance but has a long dormancy period that starts in October and lasts up until mid-April.<\/p>    <p>Zoysiagrass can adapt to low-fertility soils and has a moderate shade tolerance. It is susceptible to thatch build-up when fertilized in excess. Read our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Growing Zoysiagrass: Everything You Need to Know<\/a> to learn more about caring for this grass.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best Zoysiagrass cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Zorro<\/li>    <li>Zenith<\/li>    <li>Trinity<\/li>    <li>Meyer<\/li>    <li>Innovation<\/li>    <li>Shadow Turf<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Plug and Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plug-Tray-EZPlug-Plugs\/dp\/B00NMNU098?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-33&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=d456cc63585d3b3885eb1541bc4d61f5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Large Grass Plugs)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJD3DTT?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=f7f1ff8cbc2a54070a1737ab09e23602&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Full &amp; Lush Grass Plugs)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJC3J1F?crid=1HCXNJK2F4Q38&amp;keywords=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs&amp;qid=1679589246&amp;sprefix=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs%2Caps%2C129&amp;sr=8-7&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=a63089c1d21ad26ee7d3afb56b18c43d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(100 Plugs)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Grass-Seeds-Zoysia-Emerald-Grass-1\/dp\/B07PGBZK8X?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=555a914ba9b473e9cca89f062af2905b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Emerald Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zenith-Zoysia-grass-seeds-1\/dp\/B076B3GXL4?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=abb7b80004af7648c72316dcc978aa7c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-when-to-call-a-pro-\">When to Call a Pro&nbsp;<\/h2>    <p>Still not sure what grass would make the perfect match for your lawn? Or is the thought of seeding an entire lawn stressing you out?&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The good news is that you have someone to help: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/ky\">Call a Kentucky lawn care pro<\/a> to help you make the right call on the best grass seed for your central Kentucky lawn. We have qualified pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lexington-ky-lawn-care\">Lexington<\/a> and other cities in the state at your service.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-89bb0f18-c261-42f3-bbd8-7952b6491648\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-89bb0f18-c261-42f3-bbd8-7952b6491648\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-89bb0f18-c261-42f3-bbd8-7952b6491648\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-89bb0f18-c261-42f3-bbd8-7952b6491648\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ca.uky.edu\/agcomm\/pubs\/AGR\/AGR52\/AGR52.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UKY: Selecting the Right Grass for Your Kentucky Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ca.uky.edu\/agcomm\/pubs\/AGR\/AGR216\/AGR216.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UKY: Turfgrasses of Kentucky<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p><em>LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. LawnStarter earns revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em>   <\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: The Loudoun House, Castlewood Park, Lexington, KY \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/59081381@N03\/53669983747\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warren LeMay<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best grass seeds for central Kentucky\u2019s weather include tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and Zoysiagrass. 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