Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Fairway wheatgrass - Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | bunch-type |
| Texture | medium |
| Density | low to medium |
| Color | bright green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| bunch-type growth habit; rolled vernation; veins prominent on upper leaf surface |
Uses
| Erosion control or soil stabilization in cool, dry climates; general purpose, unirrigated turf. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | - |
| Seeding Rate | 3 to 4 lb per 1000 sq.ft. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 320,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun |
| Soil | will tolerate poor soil as long as it is fairly dry |
| Moisture | low moisture |
| Mowing height | 2" to 2 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium; 1 to 3 lb N/1000 sq.ft./yr |
Special Problems
| Avoid wet soils and humid areas. |