Grass Category
Invasive/Weed, Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 2-10; excellent cold tolerance, struggles with extreme summer heat.
About This Grass
Forms a light green, fine-textured turf that grows low to the ground and produces prolific whitish seed heads even when mowed low.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, folded in vernation, with distinct boat-shaped tips and a prominent membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, sprawling, dense
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with frequent watering and damp soils; poor drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1.5 to 2.5 inches frequently; high maintenance weed status in fine turf.
Identified on 9/25/2026