It spreads by stolons and does not form as tight a sod as Kentucky bluegrass. It is a long-lived perennial that is well adapted to wet, shaded areas. Its low temperature hardiness and fall color retention are excellent, but rough bluegrass does not tolerate drought or high temperature stress. Sabre, Laser and Colt are the recommended cultivars for Nebraska. They should be used in mixtures that are planted in poorly-drained, shaded sites.
Annual ryegrass persists for only one growing season.
It establishes rapidly and forms a coarse, light green turf, but should be considered for use in temporary turfs only. It is too vigorous in its seedling competition to be successfully used in turfgrass mixtures. Smooth bromegrass is a coarse texture, low density species. It has only limited use as a turfgrass. Smooth bromegrass is most commonly used on low maintenance areas such as roadsides.