It is highly competitive, durable and shade tolerant with an extensive root system. Primary use is for revegetation of disturbed areas, roadsides, ditchbanks, conservation planting and for turf around farm.yards, airports and other heavy use areas. Aurora, Reliant, and Waldina are newer varieties that are shorter than Durar and are well suited for low maintenance turf. Shallow planting is critical.
Seedlings develop slowly the first year.