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TURFGRASS FOR PARKS & CEMETERIES
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ITEM
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COMMENTS
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Seeding Rate
lbs./sq.ft.
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Zones
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Appear-
ance
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Wear-
ability
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Fertilizer Require-
ment
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Drought Toler-
ance
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Heat Toler-
ance
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Cold Toler-
ance
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Shade Toler-
ance
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Degree of Main-
tenance
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Mowing Height (inches)
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Best
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Adapts
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| MIXTURES AND BLENDS |
Millenia
Advanced Tall Fescue Blend |
Outstanding blend of the best, new varieties. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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E
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VG
|
L
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VG
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VG
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VG
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VG
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L
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1-3
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Triple Crown
Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend |
Excellent for all uses, high mowing height for best appearance. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
|
VG
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VG
|
L
|
VG
|
VG
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G
|
VG
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L
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2-3
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Triple Crown ’Dwarf‘
Tall Fescue Blend |
Same quality as Triple Crown, lower growing. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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VG
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VG
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L
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VG
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VG
|
G
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VG
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L
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1.5-2
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Imperial
Rye Blue Mixture |
Best in cooler areas, fine textured, sun or shade. Contains all improved varieties. |
10-12
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4,5
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1,2
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E
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G
|
M
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F
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G
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G
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F
|
M
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1.5-2
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Royal Blue
KY Bluegrass Blend |
All Bluegrass blend, cool areas only. |
4-6
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4,5
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1
|
E
|
V
|
M
|
P
|
F
|
E
|
F
|
M
|
1.5-2
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Shady Lawn
Mixture |
Fine texture, proven shade tolerance. |
8-10
|
4,5
|
1,2
|
E
|
P
|
M
|
P
|
P
|
VG
|
E
|
M
|
1.5-2
|
Grand Slam
Turf Type Perennial Rye Blend |
All fine textured Perennial Rye, ideal for overseeding, tolerates low mowing in winter. |
10-12
|
1,2,4
|
3
|
E
|
VG
|
M
|
F
|
F
|
G
|
F
|
M
|
1-2
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Tuf-Turf
Mixture |
General utility – coarse texture |
12
|
1,2,4
|
3
|
F
|
VG
|
L
|
VG
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VG
|
G
|
G
|
L
|
2-3
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Landscape
Mixture |
All Purpose |
10-12
|
1,2,4
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3
|
F
|
G
|
L
|
G
|
VG
|
G
|
F
|
L
|
2-3
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| SINGLE SPECIES |
Bermudagrass
Cynodon dactylon |
Outstanding durability, thatch build up, winter dormancy. Variety Sultan is denser, better looking than common. |
3-4
|
1,2,4
|
–
|
G
|
E
|
M
|
E
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E
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P
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P
|
M
|
1-1.5
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Tall Fescue
Turf-Type |
Check website for current varieties. |
10
|
1,2,4
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3
|
G
|
E
|
L
|
VG
|
VG
|
G
|
VG
|
L
|
2-3
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Matador
Dwarf Fescue |
Outstanding variety. Popular for sod production. |
10
|
1,2,4
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3
|
E
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E
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L
|
VG
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VG
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G
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VG
|
L
|
1-2
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Bonzai 2000
Double Dwarf Fescue |
Improved, new Bonsai variety. Dwarf growth habit means less mowing. |
10
|
1,2,4
|
3
|
E
|
E
|
L
|
VG
|
VG
|
G
|
VG
|
L
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1-2
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| Kikuyu |
Improved Variety: AZ-1 |
1-2
|
1,2,4
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3
|
G
|
E
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L
|
VG
|
E
|
G
|
VG
|
L
|
1-2
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Perennial Ryegrass
Turf-Type |
Check website for current varieties. |
7-10
|
1,2,4
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3
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EG
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VG
|
M
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F
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F
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G
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F
|
M
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1-2
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KEY: (E) = Excellent, (VG) = Very Good, (G) = Good, (F) = Fair, (P) = Poor, (L) = Low, (M) = Medium, (H) = High
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ZONE #
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CLIMATE TYPE
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1
2
3
4
5
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Southern Coastal and Foothills
Interior Valley
Desert
Northern Coast and Foothills
Mountains
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