ARGENTINE BAHIA
ARGENTINE Bahia Grass is a Bahia "selection" of Bahiagrass that originated from the country of Argentina in South America. The variety was developed by University initially for its forage production qualities. This vareity is also sometimes referred to as "Argentina" Bahia.
Argentine has wide broad leaves with a good darker green color, making it more suitable for Lawns in Florida and other Coastal Southern states. It's susceptibility to cold, results in winter kill of stands planted North of approximately Tifton, Georgia. It is used extensively for lawns, because of its attractive look and the fact that it produces less "objectionable" seed heads than other Bahias. Best for use in full sun areas.
Argentine has wide broad leaves with a good darker green color, making it more suitable for Lawns in Florida and other Coastal Southern states. It's susceptibility to cold, results in winter kill of stands planted North of approximately Tifton, Georgia. It is used extensively for lawns, because of its attractive look and the fact that it produces less "objectionable" seed heads than other Bahias. Best for use in full sun areas.
AESTHETICS
USES..................................................... Commercial, Home
FUNCTION
SOILS....................................... Muck, Sandy, Sand, Clay
WEAR.................................................................................. Good
INJURY RECOVERY........................................ Moderate
INSECTS......................................... Selective Resistance
DISEASES...................................... Selective Resistance
CLIMATE
HEAT...................................................................... Very Good
COLD................................................................................... Poor
SHADE............................................................................... Poor
DROUGHT.......................................................... Very Good
CARE
MOWER............................................... Standard Rotary
HEIGHTS............................................................................... 4"
WEED CONTROL.......................................... Moderate
USES..................................................... Commercial, Home
FUNCTION
SOILS....................................... Muck, Sandy, Sand, Clay
WEAR.................................................................................. Good
INJURY RECOVERY........................................ Moderate
INSECTS......................................... Selective Resistance
DISEASES...................................... Selective Resistance
CLIMATE
HEAT...................................................................... Very Good
COLD................................................................................... Poor
SHADE............................................................................... Poor
DROUGHT.......................................................... Very Good
CARE
MOWER............................................... Standard Rotary
HEIGHTS............................................................................... 4"
WEED CONTROL.......................................... Moderate