Characteristics Chart

Turfgrass Characteristics Chart	Bluegrass	Fescue	RTF Fescue	Turf-type Buffalograss	St Augustine	Bermuda	Zoysia
Water Per Week	1.2"	1"	.9"	.3"	1.2"	.5"	.7"
Mowing Frequency	Very High	Very High	High	Low	Very High	High	Moderate
Fertilizer Requirement	Very High	Moderate to High	Moderate to High	Low to Very Low	High	Very High	Low
Insect Problems	Very High	Moderate	Moderate	Very Low	High	Moderate	Moderate
Disease Problems	High	Moderate	Moderate	Very Low	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Shade Tolerance	Moderate	High	High	Moderate	High	Moderate	Moderate
Traffic Tolerance	Moderate	High	High	High to Very High	High	High	High to Very High

*Estimated dates; actual dates will vary with your area.

**Legacy® and UC Verde™ may be treated to give green color 12 months a year.

For more information refer to our Year Round Color Section.

Ratings are based on averages for the type of grass.

Characteristics will vary between varieties.