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Common Centipedegrass

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Common Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a warm-season, slow-growing turfgrass species first introduced to the United States from China in 1916. It spreads horizontally through creeping stolons to form a dense, coarse-textured lawn. Valued primarily in the southeastern United States for its low maintenance requirements, it thrives in acidic, sandy soils and requires less frequent mowing and fertilization than many other lawn grasses.

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What kind of grass is Common Centipedegrass?

Common Centipedegrass is the warm-season turf species Eremochloa ophiuroides. It forms a relatively coarse, dense lawn by spreading through creeping stolons rather than underground rhizomes.

When was centipedegrass introduced to the United States?

It was introduced from China in 1916 through seed collected by USDA plant explorer Frank Meyer. It later became especially common as a low-maintenance lawn grass in the southeastern United States.

Where does Common Centipedegrass grow best?

It is adapted to warm climates and commonly grows on sandy, acidic soils in the southeastern United States. It generally prefers full sun and moderate moisture, while heavy shade, cold, or highly alkaline soil can reduce performance.

Why is centipedegrass called a low-maintenance lawn grass?

It grows slowly and usually needs less fertilizer than more demanding warm-season turf species. Its slow growth also means it recovers and fills bare areas more gradually than faster-spreading grasses such as bermudagrass.

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