Centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is an excellent choice for homeowners in the Southeast who seek a heat-tolerant, low-maintenance lawn. Also known as centipedegrass or even “lazy man’s grass,” it spreads by stolons, which are horizontal stems growing parallel to and just above the ground, rooting and sprouting as they grow. The slow-growing grass tolerates the region’s sandy or acidic soils well and thrives in the humidity and frequent rainfall of the Gulf Coast area. Unlike warm-season grasses, Zoysia and Bermuda grass, centipede grass does not have a true winter dormancy. In very mild winter climates, it remains green all year long.
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