Lawn Care/New Grass/Turfgrass
Selection /Other Species
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1. Rough Bluegrass Poa trivialis
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Rough bluegrass is a stoloniferous, fine-textured, cool season turfgrass that produces a poor quality turf. It does, however, have the ability to survive in wet, shaded areas better than other commonly grown turfgrasses. 'Sabre' rough bluegrass has been selected as an improvement on common rough bluegrass.
2. Bermudagrass Cynodon dactylon
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Image Source: Texas A&M
Turfgrass Program |
Bermudagrass is a rhizomatous/stoloniferous,
warm season turfgrass that is used occasionally in the southern portion of the
Midwest. It has good heat and drought tolerance and exhibits good wear tolerance.
In contrast to zoysiagrass, it can be established quickly, usually in 6 weeks.
On the other hand, bermudagrass has poor cold and shade tolerance. It may periodically
be damaged or killed during cold winters throughout the Midwest.
'Midiron' and 'Midway' Bermudagrasses are vegetatively propagated types
that have exhibited better cold tolerance than most other Bermudagrasses.
Several new seeded types are available, but have not been adequately tested
in the Midwest to warrant recommendation.
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