Centipede grass is a popular choice in hot, southern
areas. Centipede delivers an attractive, dense lawn with
a nice medium to dark green color. If you prefer looking
at your lawn, more than working on it, Centipede is an
excellent choice due to its very low maintenance
requirements. With its slow growth rate, Centipede
requires minimal mowing. Plus its complex root system
means Centipede is relatively drought resistant and is
aggressive enough to compete with and overtake weeds.
Centipede
grows well in full sun to moderate shade. It does not
tolerate high traffic, compaction, high-phosphorus soils,
high pH, low-potassium soils, excessive thatch,
excessive drought,
or heavy shade.
Centipede is not suited to alkaline soils
(high pH), and should not be limed, and should be fertilized
very sparingly. Zones 1 and 2.
