Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Carpetgrass - Axonopus affinis Chase
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | stoloniferous |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | low |
| Color | light green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| Folded vernation; ligule a ring of hairs fused at the base |
Uses
| Generally used for roadsides or utility turf |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | no turf cultivars available |
| Seeding Rate | - |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | stolons or seed |
| Seeds/lb | - |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | Sun |
| Soil | sandy, slightly acid, infertile soils |
| Moisture | medium to high moisture requirement |
| Mowing height | 1" to 2" |
| Fertility | low to medium |
Special Problems
| No special problems. |