| Kentucky Bluegrass |
Cool-Season |
Lush, dense turf; good cold tolerance; self-repairing via rhizomes |
Shallow roots; needs regular watering and fertilization |
| Perennial Ryegrass |
Cool-Season |
Fast germination; excellent for overseeding; good wear tolerance |
Not drought-tolerant; doesn’t spread well |
| Tall Fescue |
Cool-Season |
Deep roots; heat and drought-tolerant; good traffic tolerance |
Coarser texture; may clump without overseeding |
| Fine Fescue |
Cool-Season |
Shade-tolerant; low maintenance; fine texture |
Not ideal for high-traffic areas; less heat-tolerant |
| Bentgrass |
Cool-Season |
Very fine texture; ideal for golf greens; dense growth |
High maintenance; susceptible to disease |
| Annual Ryegrass |
Cool-Season |
Quick cover; good temporary lawn solution |
Only lasts one season; less cold-hardy |
| Bermudagrass |
Warm-Season |
Excellent heat and drought tolerance; fast-growing; durable |
Goes dormant and brown in cool weather; aggressive spread |
| Zoysiagrass |
Warm-Season |
Dense growth; tolerates drought and wear; low water needs |
Slow to establish; can be difficult to mow |
| St. Augustinegrass |
Warm-Season |
Thrives in heat and humidity; shade-tolerant |
Not cold-hardy; prone to pests like chinch bugs |
| Centipedegrass |
Warm-Season |
Low maintenance; tolerates acidic soil |
Slow growth; poor cold and traffic tolerance |
| Bahiagrass |
Warm-Season |
Tough and drought-resistant; low fertilization needs |
Coarse texture; seed heads can be unsightly |
| Buffalograss |
Warm-Season |
Very drought-tolerant; native grass; low maintenance |
Not suitable for high-traffic areas; prefers full sun |
| Carpetgrass |
Warm-Season |
Good for wet, acidic soils; forms thick mat |
Low drought and cold tolerance; coarse texture |
| Seashore Paspalum |
Warm-Season |
Salt-tolerant; great for coastal areas |
Requires frequent mowing; limited cold tolerance |
| Kikuyugrass |
Warm-Season |
Fast-growing; tolerates poor soils |
Invasive; high maintenance |
