Penneagle, Emerald, Prominent and Seaside also can be used. Colonial bentgrasses are similar to the creeping bentgrasses except they are not vigorous creeping-types. They are long-lived perennials. Their low temperature hardiness is good, but is inferior to that of the creeping bentgrasses. Colonial bentgrass is not recommended for turfgrass use in Nebraska.
Rough bluegrass forms a fine textured, light green turf with high shoot density.
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.