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Centipede Sod in South Carolina

Centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a warm-season turf grass best suited to the lower Piedmont and Coastal Plain in South Carolina. It forms a dense lawn, spreading by stolons, and is low maintenance. It does, however, falter and die if mismanaged.

  1. Types

    • Clemson University recommends looking for plugs or cut sod of various improved varieties of centipede grass to grow in the Palmetto State. These selections show better winter cold tolerance: Centennial, Oaklawn, TennTurf, TopQuality and TifBlair.

    Growing Healthy Lawn

    • Centipede grass tolerates both fertile and infertile soils that are acidic in pH. Plant it where soil drains freely after rains and where at least six hours of direct sunlight basks the lawn. In cool winter weather, it loses its green color and becomes tan.

    Considerations

    • Centipede grass demands specific management practices to look its best. Mow it at a height of 1 1/2 to 2 inches and dethatch the lawn after the thatch layers exceeds 1/2 inch. Do not overfertilize -- it needs no more than 2 lbs. of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet annually. Irrigate during droughts that occur in spring or fall.

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Growing Grass
  1. Centipede Seed Vs. Sod
  2. When to Lay Sod in Coastal South Carolina
  3. Grass Alternatives in South Carolina
  4. Shade-Resistant Sod
  5. Different Kinds of Sod
  6. The Advantages of Sod
  7. Sod Webworm Damage
  8. Types of Grass for South Carolina
  9. Centipede Grass in the Shade
  10. Centipede & Carpet Grass
  11. How to Plant Grass in South Carolina
  12. How to Install Centipede Sod

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