Why is Kentucky nicknamed the bluegrass state?

Answer 1

Some of Kentucky's grass has a blue tint to it. Not all grass in Kentucky is bluegrass. Bluegrass grows heavily in the central part of the state, and becomes more sparse in the further areas. When you're in an area where all the grass is bluegrass, you can't tell that it's bluegrass, because it really is green. But - in parts of the state where the bluegrass is more sparse, you can look out over a grass-covered area and notice that certain patches have a blue-ish tint. Then can you really tell the difference in bluegrass and green grass.
The US State of Kentucky has the nickname of the "Blue grass" State because of the preponderance of a certain type of grass that can be found in large areas of the State. This grass is classified by botanists as Poa grass. It is normally colored green, however, in the Spring it produces a blue colored bud. Thus the name of Bluegrass.

Answer 2

Kentucky got its nickname after a a type of grass that grows in Kentucky and in the spring it gets blue purple bud. The grass is actually green, but when compared to other green grass, it does have a blue tint to it.
Its called this because the most common type of grass there is in the genus poa more commonly named bluegrass

Answer 3

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The bluegrass state is Kentucky.

Answer 4

because Bill monroe (father of bluegrass) was born in Kentucky and there is actual blue grass there

Answer 5

Frankfort is the capital city in Kentucky.

Answer 6

Kentucky was called the blue grass state not because the grass was blue but little blue flower buds made the grass look blue in the distance

Answer 7

Because bluegrass is the type of music they play

Answer 8

Kentucky is nicknamed the bluegrass state because Kentucky has the most bluegrass in the world.

Answer 9

In certain parts of Kentucky, the grass has a bluish tint to it. Bluegrass is courser than other grass.