Agrostis stolonifera Penncross

Ideal for its use in greens and tees on golf courses. It is the most used variety for golf courses due to its antiquity and its relatively simple maintenance.

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CHARACTERISTICS

Aesthetics

Aesthetics

Golf course greens and tees, gardens and high maintenance landscapes.
Green.
Very fine.
Very slight, only occurs in very extreme temperatures.

Function

Function

Sandy soils, and soils with good drainage. pH between 5.5 and 8.0.
Erect growth and stoloniferous, moderately agressive and vigorous.
High resistance.
Medium.
High resistance.
High resistance.

Climate

Climate

High resistance providing the watering needs are met.
High resistance, does not suffer in winter.
Medium to high resistance.
Medium resistance.
Medium resistance.
Medium-high.

Care

Care

Very high frequency with helicodials. Height between 3 and 10 mm.
High resistance if mowing height is low. Principally affected by Poa annua.
High.

Growing zone