Bella Bluegrass
Beautiful and Beneficial
Bella Bluegrass, the only dwarf, vegetative
bluegrass in the turf industry, is sure to
revolutionize the bluegrass market. Originally
developed by the University of Nebraska over a
decade ago, Bella does not produce significant viable
seeds, but because of its ability to re-grow from
rhizomes and its rapid horizontal growth, it was a
perfect candidate for vegetative propagation.
"Bella has a dense turf canopy that helps prevent
weed growth," said Wayne Thorson, owner of Todd
Valley Farms, the licensed owner of Bella. "Since
Bella only grows three to four inches tall, the end
user can reduce mowing by 50 to 80 percent."
"The most striking features of Bella are its dark
blue green color, slow and low growth habit, and its
ability to spread laterally," said Warren Bell,
president and owner of BioGrass Sod Farms in Utah.
"Bella provides a low input lawn without sacrificing
any quality characteristics. It is truly a
revolutionary grass."
Bella re-growth at 39 days after
harvest
The preliminary research data has been very
consistent for Bella. Compared to other bluegrass
standards, Bella has a very good rhizome system and
better tolerates heat and drought. Ongoing
comparative research is taking place in many
different states including: Minnesota, Michigan,
Colorado, Utah and California. Bella is also
undergoing production-oriented testing in locations
south of the transition zone to establish how far
south Bella can be propagated.
The University of Nebraska is the developer of
Bella, Todd Valley Farms is the licensed owner and
Sod Solutions is the licensing and marketing agent.
Limited sod supply coming in
fall 2009!
Limited plug tray supply coming
soon!
Reduced mowing
Deep roots
reduce water
Disease
resistant
Dark Green
Will grow
farther south than other bluegrass
Very long growing season
(will stay
green year
round in the South)
More information on
this new variety of bluegrass will be posted as it becomes
available.
