Centipede Grass

Eremochloa ophiuroides · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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Centipede Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 7-10, sensitive to heavy frost and goes dormant in winter.

About This Grass

Forms a dense, apple-green to light green turf with a medium texture, typically maintained at 1 to 2 inches.

Blade Characteristics

Flat blades with blunt tips, folded vernation, and no ligules or very short hairs.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Stoloniferous, spreads via low-growing stolons to form a dense, medium-textured turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to partial shade; requires moderate watering and prefers acidic, well-draining soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 1.0 to 2.0 inches every 7-14 days; low maintenance with minimal fertilizer needs.

Identified on 9/26/2026