Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Kikuyugrass - Pennisetum clandesinum Hochst Ex Chiov
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | rhizomatous and stoloniferous |
| Texture | medium |
| Density | medium to high |
| Color | light green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| Folded vernation, ligule a fringe of hairs, leaf blade hairy on both surfaces. |
Uses
| Kikuyugrass is considered a weed in Southern California and is generally being used as a cultured turfs. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | No improved varieties. |
| Seeding Rate | - |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | - |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | Sun |
| Soil | medium soils, high fertility |
| Moisture | medium to high |
| Mowing height | - |
| Fertility | medium to high |
Special Problems
| Very competitive with other warm-season turfs, but can be severely damaged by disease. |