CENTIPEDE

PRO’s:

·             Requires less mowing

·             Grows well in poor soils

·             High resistant to weeds

CON’s:

·             Loses color during winter dormancy

·             Course texture

·             Low tolerance to traffic

·             Builds a heavy thatch

RECOMMENDED SUNLIGHT:
7-8 hours per day

AVAILABILITY: 

Year-Round

Centipede is a warm season grass.   Its most favorable attribute is its low maintenance requirement.  It requires less mowing than the other sod types, and is highly resistant to weeds.  Although it has an aggressive growth habit, it is slow to replenish weak areas and is not as traffic tolerant as Bermuda.  Centipede can tolerate a moderate amount of shade, but does its best in full sun.   The color is normally paler than other sod types and requires a consistent watering schedule to achieve a lush green appearance.  Like Bermuda, it goes into dormancy during the winter.