Centipede Grass
Eremochloa ophiuroides · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 to 9, with poor cold tolerance and complete winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, light yellow-green turf reaching 1 to 2 inches tall when mowed. Produces slender, one-sided spike seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine blades with blunt tips and folded vernation. Features a short membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading moderately fast to form a medium-density turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and average drought tolerance. Prefers acidic, sandy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1 to 2 inches every 7 to 10 days. Low fertilizer requirements and low overall maintenance.
Identified on 10/1/2026