University of South Florida and Texas A&M released Floratam in 1973. Floratam turf has the following advantages.
Cold- Hardy: Floratam’s cold hardiness is an advantage to the consumer in the Central parts of Florida.
Sun tolerant: Floratam loves direct sunlight and tolerate particle shady (less than 20%). Deep shade areas need to be avoided.
Attractive: Floratam creates a thick, lush carpet of St. Augustine grass. It is easily distinguishable from most varieties by its reddish, stolon color.
Virus Resistance: Floratam is S.A.D resistant and shows good leaf disease resistance due to its open, long internodes and coarse growth habit.
Salt tolerance: Floratam has a small considerable salt tolerance for shoreline plantings.
LEAF TEXTURE COARSE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE GOOD
WEARABILITY FAIR
SOIL TYPE WIDE RANGE
ESTABLISHMENT RATE FAST
MOWING DAYS 6 TO 10 DAYS
MOWING HEIGHTS 2 – 3 ˝ “
FERTILIZATION 4 TO 6 YEARLY
PEST CONTROL MODERATE
EMPIRE ZOYSIA FACTS
Developed in Brazil for hot, humid situations its main claim to fame is drought tolerant than most varieties of Zoysia grass (once established). When dried out, it goes dormant (Turning Brown) Turf is as hardy, and has a deep, thick root structure. In addition, slower vertical growth, plus natural chinch bug and chemical resistances, mean your lawn will require less maintenance, mowing and water than with other types of warm season grass. In some instances, once naturalized to the local climate, EMPIRE Zoysia requires minimal irrigation (once established) Empire is used wide spread in Australia with good results
Cold - Hardy: EMPIRE ZOYSIA thrives in demanding tropical climates and also exhibits excellent cold hardiness it will retain fall color longer than many other turf selections and to green up more quickly in the spring Will go into a dormant time during the cooler months.
Sun Tolerant: Excellent
Attractive: Combines soft-to-the-touch feel with lush green color and fine, tight blade growth
Virus Resistance: Excellent
Salt Tolerance: Excellent. Empire Zoysia thrives near coastal areas
LEAF TEXTURE Wide, soft, more open than most Zoysia
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Excellent once established
WEARABILITY Durable
SOIL TYPE WIDE RANGE
ESTABLISHMENT RATE FAST
MOWING DAYS 6 TO 10 DAYS
MOWING HEIGHTS 0.5" to 2"
Maintenance level Moderate to high
FERTILIZATION 4 TO 6 YEARLY
PEST CONTROL Excellent
BITTER BLUE FACTS
University of South Florida released Bitter Blue (Florentine). Bitter Blue turf has the following advantages.
Cold- Hardy: Bitter Blue cold hardiness is an advantage to the consumer in the Central parts of Florida.
Sun tolerant: Bitter Blue loves direct sunlight and tolerate particle shade, areas greater than 60% shade should be voided.
Attractive: Bitter Blue creates a thick, lush carpet of St. Augustine grass. Its is easily distinguishable from most varieties by its bluest green stolon color.
Virus Resistance: Bitter Blue is S.A.D resistant and shows good leaf disease resistance due to its open, long internodes and coarse growth habit.
Salt tolerance: Bitter Blue has a small considerable salt tolerance for shoreline plantings.
LEAF TEXTURE COARSE
DROUGHT TOLERANCE POOR
WEARABILITY FAIR
SOIL TYPE FAIR
ESTABLISHMENT RATE MODERATE
MOWING DAYS 6 TO 10 DAYS
MOWING HEIGHTS 2 – 2 ˝ “
FERTILIZATION 4 TO 6 YEARLY
PEST CONTROL MODERATE
BAHIA FACTS
Bahia (Argentine) turf has the following advantages.
Cold-
Hardy: Bahia is poor in cold weather. Will go into a dormant time
during the cooler months. Bahia advantage to the consumer in the
Southern parts of Florida.
Sun tolerant: Bahia thrives in direct sun and moderate shade. Heavy shade areas should be avoided.
Attractive:
Bahia is a single leaf and roots, forming a solid ground feel. It’s
easily distinguishable from the other turf due to its light green, tall
stolon color.
Virus Resistance: Bahia is S.A.D resistant and shows good leaf disease resistance.
Salt tolerance: Bahia is poor salt tolerance areas and is not recommended for shoreline plantings.
LEAF TEXTURE THIN
DROUGHT TOLERANCE EXCELLENT
WEARABILITY POOR
SOIL TYPE WILD RANGE
ESTABLISHMENT RATE FAST
MOWING DAYS 3 TO 5 DAYS
MOWING HEIGHTS 3 – 5 “
FERTILIZATION 4 TO 6 YEARLY
PEST CONTROL HIGH
PALMETTO ® FACTS
Palmetto® turf has the following advantages.
Cold- Hardy: Palmetto’s® cold hardiness is an advantage to the consumer in the Southern States.
Sun tolerant: Palmetto® loves direct sunlight and tolerates particle shade up to @ 60%. Deep shade areas need to be avoided.
Attractive: Palmetto® creates a thick, lush carpet of St. Augustine grass. It is easily distinguishable from most varieties by its purplish dark green, stolon color.
Virus Resistance: Palmetto® is S.A.D resistant and shows good leaf disease resistance due to its open, long internodes and coarse growth habit.
Salt tolerance: Palmetto® is excellent in salt tolerant areas and is recommended overall for shoreline plantings.
LEAF TEXTURE COARSE - SEMI-DWARF
DROUGHT TOLERANCE EXCELLENT
WEARABILITY FAIR
SOIL TYPE WIDE RANGE
ESTABLISHMENT RATE FAST
MOWING DAYS 6 TO 10 DAYS
MOWING HEIGHTS 2 ˝ – 3 ˝ “
FERTILIZATION 4 TO 6 YEARLY
PEST CONTROL LOW
PASPALUM FACTS
Paspalum was released in 2001. Cultivated by the University of Georgia. Paspalum turf has the following advantages.
Cold- Hardy: Paspalum cold hardiness is an advantage to the consumer in the Southern States.
Sun tolerant: Paspalum loves direct sunlight and tolerates particle shade. Deep shade areas need to be avoided. Attractive: Paspalum creates a thick, lush carpet. It is easily distinguishable from most varieties by its dark green, stolon color.
Virus Resistance: Paspalum is S.A.D resistant and shows good leaf disease resistance due to its open, long internode and coarse growth habit.
Salt tolerance: Paspalum is excellent in salt tolerant areas and is recommended overall for shoreline plantings.
LEAF TEXTURE SOFT - SEMI-DWARF
DROUGHT TOLERANCE EXCELLENT
WEARABILITY FAIR
SOIL TYPE WIDE RANGE
ESTABLISHMENT RATE FAST
MOWING DAYS 6 TO 10 DAYS
MOWING HEIGHTS 1 – 1 ˝ “
FERTILIZATION 4 TO 6 YEARLY
PEST CONTROL LOW
BERMUDA FACTS
Bermuda turf has the following advantages.
Cold- Hardy: Bermuda is not cold hardy… however recovers when weather is warmer.
Sun tolerant: Bermuda loves direct sunlight and tolerates particle shade. Deep shade areas need to be avoided.
Attractive: Bermuda creates a thick, soft lush carpet. Its is easily distinguishable from most varieties by its lite green, stolon color.
Virus Resistance: Bermuda is S.A.D resistant and shows good leaf disease resistance due to its open, internodes and coarse growth habit.
Salt tolerance: Bermuda is excellent in salt tolerant areas and is recommended overall for shoreline plantings.
