Requires no mowing from October through April. Competitive against weeds after completely established. Extremely tolerant of low fertility. Creeps slowly into nearby gardens, flower beds, and neighboring lawns. Dormant color contrasts with neighboring cool-season grasses from October through midApril.
Thatch buildup can be severe if excessive nitrogen is applied.
Best mowed with reel rather than rotary mowers. Poorly adapted to shade. Extremely slow to establish. When sprigged or plugged into a prepared seedbed, three years may be required for a dense sod to develop. Planting Rate Plant 2-inch plugs on 1 foot centers, or broadcast 3 to 10 bushels of shredded sprigs per 1,000 square feet and cover with a light application of topsoil.