Kelly is a medium dark-green variety that works well in mixtures with other bluegrasses, tall fescues and perennial ryegrasses. Due to its aggressive rhizome production, Kelly provides a very uniform, dense turf throughout the growing season . Additionally, Kelly has superior disease resistance and recovers quickly from wear damage. It establishes quickly and can be mowed as low as 5/8 inch under moderate to high management conditions. It also shows excellent resistance to powdery mildew, dollar spot, and blight.