I. Rhizomes present.
A. Stolons present.
1. Leaves at right angle to
stalk....................................................Zoysia
2. Leaves not at right angle to
stalk..................................Bermuda grass B.
No
stolons....................................................................Kentucky
Bluegrass II. No rhizomes.
A. Stolons present.
1. Stem
flattened................................................................St.
Augustine
2. Stem not
flattened...........................................................Buffalo
grass B. No stolons.
1. Leaf blade narrow, dark
green..............................................Ryegrass
2. Leaf blade broad, (1/8 to 1/4
inch).......................................Tall fescue
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I.A.1 Zoysia: Warm-season grass. Rhizomes present.
Stolons vertical, (at right angle to rhizome), supporting the
tiller which usually bears more than one stalk. Leaf blade borne
at right angles to stalk. Ligule having short dense hairs. Slow to
establish. More shade tolerant than bermuda grass; but less so
than St. Augustine. |
I.A.2 Bermuda grass: Warm-season grass. Rhizomes and
stolons create a course matted turf that will sustain heavy
traffic. Ligules have long, somewhat sparse hairs. Does not
tolerate shade. |
I.B.1 Kentucky Bluegrass: Cool-season grass. Rhizomes
present, but no stolons. Leaf blade has a prominent midrib and
fine obscure veins and a tip shaped like prow of a canoe. Stolons
produce a thick, dense turf that supports moderate traffic.
Adapted to high elevation areas. |
II.A.1 St. Augustine: Warm-season grass. Stolons
present, but no rhizomes. Stems flattened. Leaves are wide and
dull green with top of the leaf blade facing up. Tolerates shade. |
II.A.2 Buffalo grass: Warm-season grass. Stolons
present, but no rhizomes. Upper surface of leaf blade light green
and very hairy. |
II.B.1 Ryegrass: Cool-season grass. No stolons or
rhizomes. Leaf blade has pronounced midrib and smaller side veins.
Leaf tip is pointed. Long, narrow, dark green leaves with shiny
lower surface. |
II.B.2 Tall Fescue: Cool-season grass. No stolons or
rhizomes. Leaf blade wider than ryegrass, (3/16 to 1/4 inch). Leaf
margin has stiff hairs that point toward tip of leaf blade. Hairs
on collar of leaf. Heat resistant, but requires 1 1/2 inches of
water per week. |
