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Characteristics Chart
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Turfgrass
Characteristics
Chart
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Bluegrass |
Bella
Bluegrass |
Fescue |
RTF Fescue |
Turf-type Buffalograss |
St Augustine |
Bermuda |
Zoysia |
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Water
Per Week |
1.2" |
.9" |
1" |
.9" |
.3" |
1.2" |
.5" |
.7" |
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Mowing Frequency |
Very High
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Low
to
Very Low |
Very High
|
High
|
Low
to
Very Low
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Very High |
High |
Moderate |
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Fertilizer Requirement |
Very High
|
Moderate
to
Low |
Moderate
to
High |
Moderate
to
High |
Low
to
Very Low |
High |
Very High |
Low
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Insect Problems |
Very High
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Moderate |
Moderate
|
Moderate
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Very Low
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High |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Disease Problems |
High
|
Low |
Moderate
|
Moderate
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Very Low
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Shade Tolerance |
Moderate
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High |
High
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High
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Moderate
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High |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Traffic Tolerance |
Moderate
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High |
High
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High
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High |
High |
High |
High
to
Very High |
Ratings are based on averages for the type of grass. Characteristics will vary between varieties.
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