Centipede Grass

Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack. - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 5 inches

Planting Distance: 12 inches

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 12 inches

Growth Form: Stoloniferous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Seasonal Growth: Spring, Summer, Fall

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

Clay Soil Tolerance: No

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Flood Tolerance: Low

Fire Tolerance: High

Salt Tolerance: None