Centipede Grass

Eremochloa ophiuroides · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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Centipede Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 7 to 9, with poor cold tolerance and entering winter dormancy.

About This Grass

Low-growing, medium-textured turf with an apple-green color, reaching 1 to 2 inches tall.

Blade Characteristics

Medium width blades with rounded tips and folded vernation.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Stoloniferous, spreading slowly to form a moderately dense turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Prefers full sun to partial shade, moderate water needs, and acidic, low-fertility soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 1.5 to 2 inches infrequently; low maintenance with minimal fertilization.

Identified on 10/19/2026