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Plant Needs
Characteristics
- Leaves: Fine-textured, dark green blades, folded in the bud, with a conspicuous fringe of hairs at the ligule;
- Stems: Spreads aggressively via robust above-ground stolons and below-ground rhizomes, forming a dense mat;
- Flowers: As a sterile triploid hybrid, it rarely produces seed heads; if present, inflorescence is a digitate panicle with 3-5 spikes;
- Roots: Deep, fibrous root system providing excellent drought tolerance.
Care Guide
Water deeply 1-2 times a week, providing about 1 inch of water to encourage deep root growth.
Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer once green-up is complete.. Requires frequent fertilization during the growing season to maintain its dense, fine texture.
Grass Clipping Mulch：Leave finely mulched grass clippings on the lawn after mowing to naturally return nitrogen to the soil. Alternatively, steep aged compost in water to make a compost tea spray. Avoid applying thick layers of uncomposted material which can smother the fine turf.- Mowing: Mow frequently (every 2-3 days during peak growth) using a reel mower to maintain a height of 0.5 to 1.5 cm;
- Dethatching: Verticut or dethatch annually in late spring or early summer to remove thatch buildup;
- Aeration: Core aerate during the active growing season to relieve soil compaction and improve root health.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets: Non-toxic to cats per ASPCA; ingestion of grass may cause mild, self-limiting mechanical stomach upset.
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no adverse effects expected from contact.
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Developed in 1956, 'Tifgreen' revolutionized golf course architecture in the southern United States, setting a new standard for high-quality, heat-tolerant putting greens.
Usage: Extensively used for golf course putting greens, tees, fairways, lawn tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, and premium residential landscapes.