Centipede
Centipede Sod Availability:
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- Aiken
- Anderson / Greenville
- Charleston
- Columbia
- Summerville
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Low-Maintenance Sod
First introduced into the United States in the early 1900s, centipede is originally from southern China. It has adapted well to the state of South Carolina and is one of the few turf grasses that performs well on acidic and infertile soils. Centipede needs less fertilization and, therefore, less maintenance than other grasses. For that reason, it is often referred to as the “lazy man’s grass.” And, while it may be the perfect grass for some, it is not for everyone. It depends on your soil type, climate, etc. Centipede is best suited for residential lawns throughout the Midland and Coastal regions of South Carolina.
Characteristics
Centipede requires fewer nutrients and therefore will perform better in less fertile soils like the sandy acidic soils and some clay soils of the Midlands and Coastal regions of South Carolina.

Heat Tolerance
How much heat can the grass endure?
Excellent

Cold Tolerance
How much cold can the grass endure?
Poor

Drought Tolerance
How quickly will the grass recover once it experiences drought?
Poor

Drought Recovery
How quickly will the grass recover once it experiences drought?
Good

Shade Tolerance
How much shade can the grass endure?
Poor

Disease/Insect Resistant
How resistant is the grass to insects and disease?
Good

Wear Resistance
How resistant is the grass to normal usage?
Poor

Wear Recovery
How quickly will the grass repair itself?
Good