Centipede Grass and Carpet Grass
By ProMatcher Staff
Centipede Grass is a warm season sod grass that grows well in light shade areas and in low fertile soils.
Where it is Most Commonly Used
- Southeast Region
Most Commonly Used For
- Sodding lawns
Varieties (Brand Names)
- Varieties include Common Centipede, Oaklawn, Raleigh, Tifblair, TennTurf (Tennessee Hardy), Centennial, TopQuality.
- Brands include Centiseed (Patten Seed).
Introduced to US
- From southeast Asia in 1916.
Type of Soil
- Sandy, acidic soil. Can grow in low fertile soils.
Sunlight Requirements
- Does well in lightly shaded areas as well in full sunlight.
Color and Dormant Seasons
- The color of the grass is not a deep green, it has a lighter "granny smith apple" color.
Mowing Requirements and Height
- Requires less mowing than other common sod grasses.
- Mow at 1 1/2 to 2 inches (higher during the dryer season)
Drought Tolerance & Water Requirements
- Centipede grass has a low drought tolerance.
- Requires about 1 inch per week of water.
Fertilizers & Weed Killers
Maintenance Requirements
Needs to be dethatched each year which will help the roots become more established. The dethatching needs to occur because the grass grows above ground runners.
Traffic Tolerance
- Centipede grass has a low traffic tolerance.
Cost of Installing Centipede Grass Sod
Cost of Planting Centipede Seed
About the Author
|
| ProMatcher Staff, ProMatcher
Orlando, FL 32803
If you would like to re-print this article, please contact the author.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Disclaimer: The views expressed in articles published on this website are those of the authors alone. They do not represent the views or opinions of this website or its staff. The articles on this site do not constitute a recommendation or endorsement with respect to any views, company, or product. Authors affirm that article submissions are their original content or that they have permission to reproduce.
|
|