Carpet grass while a very different species needs the same care and looks very similar in a lawn to centipede except that it produces a crabgrass like seed head and does not have hairs along the edges of the leaves.
Types of sod grass in florida.
Although some have similar characteristics there are ways to tell them apart.
Light green dense.
Augustine grass stenotaphrum secundatum this type of grass is a florida favorite.
It tolerates shade and can tolerate periods of drought as long as nematodes are controlled.
Several different types of grass are predominant in florida including bahia bermuda st.
Augustine grows quickly and needs to be cut to a height of approximately two to four inches.
Centipede grass centipede grass eremochloa ophiuroides is a perennial grass that is low growing thick and somewhat coarse.
Augustine and zoysia grasses among a few others.
It has vigorous growth in warm weather during spring and summer.
This grass variety is quite popular in south florida.
Augustine grass creates a dense turf with a green to blue green color.
You may need a grass that resists drought.
Most commonly used for home lawns of all types of st.
Water it well and you ll get a thick layer of turf filled with broad flat grass blades in a lovely blue green color.
Augustine thrives in the shade but it doesn t tolerate heavy foot traffic.
It is grown in all areas of florida and prefers full sun to partial shade and various soil types.
Augustine rye centipede carpet and zoysia.
Also consider how much moisture your lawn will get.
Pick the species of grass seed that matches your climate and your yard s sun exposure.
However it requires less fertilizer than other warm season types.
The best part about this grass.
Paspalum notatum bahia grass is a popular grass in florida because of its ability to grow in less fertile sandy soils.
A widely used residential and commercial types of lawn grass.
Augustine types of florida grass is easy to establish from sod or plugs.
Two main types of grass for turf are warm season grass and cool season grass.
It loves the heat is resistant to drought and can tolerate high levels of salt.