Centipede grass is native to China and Southeast Asia, but do well in temparate U.S. climates.

Please note that like all turfgrass, Centipede grass is a living plant, not a miracle grass. When properly maintained, however, Centipede grass will deliver years of an aesthetically pleasing and functional lawn.

• Winter color: Centipede does not enter a true dormant state during winter months and resumes growth when temperatures are favorable.
• Hot weather tolerance: Excellent, very tolerant to high temperatures up to 100 degrees.
• Cold tolerance: Goes dormant @ temperatures below 55 degrees.
• Spring green - up:  Fair.
• Shade tolerance: Good-some varieties maintain adequate turf quality in 60% shade,tolerant of Pine tree shade.
• Wear resistance: Poor -slow growth patern-will not withstand heavy wear.
• Salt tolerance: Not as tolerant as St. Augustine.
• Mowing height: 1.5-2.5 inches (can be mowed 1 inch when maintained properly).
• Recovery from injury: recovers slowly from damage.
• Use: residential lawns and commercial.
• Root structure: Fine , shallow.
• Drought tolerance: Good
• Texture: Soft to the touch.

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