The turfgrass cultivars listed below have performed acceptably in trials in Urbana over the past eight years. The Kentucky bluegrasses and perennial ryegrasses were irrigated to prevent stress, were mowed at 1.75 to 2.0 inches (except where noted differently), and received 2 to 4 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year. The tall fescue and fine fescue have not been irrigated, have been maintained at 1.75 to 3.0 inches, and have received 1 to 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year. These lists should be used to guide turfgrass cultivar purchases and should not be considered all inclusive; cultivars not listed may not have been tested in Urbana trials or may perform well when grown under different management and/or environmental conditions. Seed of some cultivars may no longer be available nor be available in all areas.
Improved Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars