Turfgrass

Kansas is a unique state when it comes to growing turfgrass. The state has hot summers and cold winters, along with a variety of soils and rainfall averages. Kansas is centrally located on the transition zone of North America where both warm- and cool-season grasses grow. Warm-season grass grows best during the summer, while cool-season grass grows best during the spring and fall.

Tufgrass is often selected for its color, leaf texture and density. However, turfgrass selection involves more than a decision based on visual qualities. Other factors to be considered before choosing a grass include:

intended use
maintenance level
pest problems
local climate
soil conditions
shade
water availability

turfgrass information

Turfgrasses are used for a range of purposes, including residential lawns, general grounds, sports fields, golf courses and native areas. Each purpose has a different requirement. There isn't one best grass for all purposes, and there isn't a perfect grass for any one purpose. Turfgrass selection is a matter of choosing a grass that best fits the requirements for each situation.

Warm-Season Grasses

Bermudagrass*
Buffalograss*
Zoysiagrass*
Native Grasses
- Bluestem
- Grama
- Indiangrass
- Lovegrass
- Switchgrass

Cool-Season Grasses

Bentgrass
Fine Fescues
- Chewings Fescue
- Hard Fescue
- Sheep Fescue
- Red Fescue
Kentucky Bluegrass*
Perennial Ryegrass*
Tall Fescue*

*Most commonly used turfgrasses.