Generally, Kentucky bluegrass is best adapted to Central and Eastern Kentucky and bermudagrass and zoysiagrass to Western Kentucky.
Tall fescue adapts well throughout the state.
Red fescue or perennial ryegrass also can be used in some situations. All of these grasses, however, differ in their performance and qualities. More than two dozen cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass are sold in Kentucky. However, many improved cultivars have better summer quality, improved heat tolerance, and disease resistance. Best Cultivars America, Award, Eclipse, Glade, Jefferson, Midnight, NuGlade, Odyssey, Quantum Leap, Rugby II, Total Eclipse, Unique.