TURFGRASS FOR PARKS & CEMETERIES
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ITEM |
COMMENTS |
Seeding Rate lbs./1000 sq.ft. |
Zones |
Appear- ance |
Wear- ability |
Fertilizer Requirement |
Drought Tolerance |
Heat Tolerance |
Cold Tolerance |
Shade Tolerance |
Degree of Maintenance |
Mowing Height (inches) |
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Best |
Adapts |
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| MIXTURES AND BLENDS | |||||||||||||
| Millenia Advanced Tall Fescue Blend |
Outstanding blend of the best, new varieties. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
VG |
L |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
L |
1-3 |
| Triple Crown Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend |
Excellent for all uses, high mowing height for best appearance. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
VG |
VG |
L |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
2-3 |
| Triple Crown ’Dwarf‘ Tall Fescue Blend |
Same quality as Triple Crown, lower growing. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
VG |
VG |
L |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
1.5-2 |
| Imperial Rye Blue Mixture |
Best in cooler areas, fine textured, sun or shade. Contains all improved varieties. | 10-12 |
4,5 |
1,2 |
E |
G |
M |
F |
G |
G |
F |
M |
1.5-2 |
| Royal Blue KY Bluegrass Blend |
All Bluegrass blend, cool areas only. | 4-6 |
4,5 |
1 |
E |
V |
M |
P |
F |
E |
F |
M |
1.5-2 |
| 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 |
| Tuf-Turf Mixture |
General utility – coarse texture | 12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
F |
VG |
L |
VG |
VG |
G |
G |
L |
2-3 |
| Landscape Mixture |
All Purpose | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
F |
G |
L |
G |
VG |
G |
F |
L |
2-3 |
| 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 |
E |
P |
P |
M |
1-1.5 |
| Tall Fescue Turf-Type |
Check website for current varieties. | 10 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
G |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
2-3 |
| Matador Dwarf Fescue |
Outstanding variety. Popular for sod production. | 10 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
1-2 |
| 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 |
1-2 |
| Kikuyu | Improved Variety: AZ-1 | 1-2 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
G |
E |
L |
VG |
E |
G |
VG |
L |
1-2 |
| Perennial Ryegrass Turf-Type |
Check website for current varieties. | 7-10 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
EG |
VG |
M |
F |
F |
G |
F |
M |
1-2 |
| 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 |