Centipede was introduced by seed from China in 1919. Medium in
texture with a pale to medium green color, Centipede is slow growing but highly
aggressive grass that can be depended upon to produce a good, dense, relatively
weed-free turf at low maintenance levels. In spite of its aggressiveness,
Centipede is easily controlled and usually requires edging only once a year
around walks and flowerbeds.
Characteristic
Texture - Intermediate
Shade Tolerance - Fair
Soil Preference - Clay / Loam
Fertility Requirement - Low
Peak Mowing Requirement - 7 to 10 days
Care Required - Moderate
Characteristics
Reel or rotary mower, if sharp, does an easy and
attractive cutting job
Does not look scalped when cutting is delayed
too long and excessive growth removed
Greens up rapidly after a brief drought with
irrigation or rainfall
Centipede was introduced by seed from China in 1919. Medium in
texture with a pale to medium green color, Centipede is slow growing but highly
aggressive grass that can be depended upon to produce a good, dense, relatively
weed-free turf at low maintenance levels. In spite of its aggressiveness,
Centipede is easily controlled and usually requires edging only once a year
around walks and flowerbeds.
