Turfgrass Achilles' heals and strengths

What is Bermudagrass’ (Cynodon dactylon) major achilles’ heal?

Shade tolerance

What is Hybrid Bermudagrass’ (C. dactylon x C. transvaalensis) major achilles’ heal?

Establishment method

What is Zoysiagrass’ major achilles’ heal?

Establishment rate

What is Seashore Paspalum’s (Paspalum vaginatum) major achilles’ heal?

Adaptation limitations

What is St. Augustine grass’ (Stenotaphrum secundatum) major achilles’ heal?

Adaptation limitations

What is Buffalograss’ (Buchloe dactyloides) major achilles’ heal?

Turf quality limitations

What is Kikuyugrass’ (Pennisetum clandestine) major achilles’ heal?

Seed availability

What is Bahiagrass’ (Paspalum notatum) major achilles’ heal?

Turf quality limitations

What is Bermudagrass’ (Cynodon dactylon) strength?

Growth habit

What is Hybrid Bermudagrass’ (C. dactylon x C. transvaalensis) strength?

Growth habit

What is Zoysiagrass’ strength?

Growth habit

What is Seashore paspalum’s (Paspalum vaginatum) strength?

Salt tolerance

What is St. Augustine’s (Stenotaphrum secundatum) strength?

Shade tolerance

What is Buffalograss’ (Buchloe datyloides) strength?

Low inputs

What is Kikuyugrass’ (Pennisetum clandestium) strength?

Growth habit

What is Bahiagrass’ (Paspalum notatum) strength?

Low inputs

What is Kentucky Bluegrass’ (Poa pratensis) strength?

Rhizomatous Growth Habit

What is Kentucky Bluegrass’ (Poa pratensis) major achilles’ heal?

Shade tolerance

What is Annual Bluegrass’ (Poa annua) major achilles’ heal?

Adaptation limitations

What is Annual Bluegrass’ (Poa annua) strength?

Establishment

What is Perrenial Ryegrass’ (Lolium perenne) major achilles’ heal?

Growth habit

What is Perrenial Ryegrass’ (Lolium perenne) strength?

Establishment

What is Annual Ryegrass’ (Lolium multiflorum) major achiiles’ heal?

Growth type

What is Annual Ryegrass’ (Lolium multiflorum) strength?

Establishment

What is Creeping Bentgrass’ (Agrostis stolonifera) major achilles’ heal?

Shade tolerance

What is Creeping Bentgrass’ (Agrostis stolonifera) strength?

Height of Cut

What is Colonial Bentgrass’ (Agrostis tenuis) major achilles’ heal?

Height of Cut

What is Colonial Bentgrass’ (Agrostis tenuis) strength?

Environment tolerance

What is Tall Fescue’s (Festuca arundinacea) major achilles’ heal?

Establishment rate

What is Tall Fescue’s (Festuca arundinacea) strength?

Adaptation

What is Creeping Red Fescue’s (Festuca rubra rubra) major achilles’ heal

Wear tolerance

What is Strong Creeping Red Fescue’s (Festuca rubra ssp. rubra) strength?

Rhizomes

What is Slender Creeping Red Fescue’s (Festuca rubra ssp. littoralis) major achilles’ heal?

Wear tolerance

What is Slender Creeping Red Fescue’s (Festuca rubra ssp. littoralis) strength?

Rhizomatous Growth Habit