The Best Lawn Seed for Northern Florida

Identification

• Bahiagrass, St. Augustinegrass and centipedegrass are the three most used grass seed in Florida, as cited by the University of Florida Extension. Out of these three, centipedegrass is best adapted to growing in the northern areas of the state.

Description

• Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a native grass of southeast Asia and China. The slow-growing, coarse grass spreads with creeping stolons and is yellow-green in color. The grass is more cold hardy than St. Augustinegrass but assumes dormancy in extended periods of 5 degree Fahrenheit or lower temperatures.

Growth Requirements

• The grass is favored for its low maintenance with minimal water and fertilizer requirement. Centipedegrass is well adapted to growing in acidic, sandy soil and has few pest-related issues. The grass prefers areas of full sun with a moderate tolerance for shade and is propagated with seed, sprigs or sod.