Characteristics of Saltene Grass

Saltene Grass
The toughness of Saltene lawn means sharp mower blades are a must, and it retains a good green colour throughout the year. It is versatile in it's lawn mowing heights, accepting both low and high settings, however, it can be prone to thatch up quickly.
With all this said, how should the home owner evaluate this lawn grass as suitable?
Basically, it can be easily said that Saltene lawn is not a first choice for home owners, however, when nothing else works, or when a high salt environment is present, such as living by the sea, or a tough as nails choice is needed, Saltene lawn is a saviour that can look great and resist damage under otherwise trying circumstances.

Saltene lawn belongs to the Paspalum family, if the lawn becomes infested with Paspalum Weed, chemical treatment in the form of poisons must not be used. The same poison that kills the weed, will kill the lawn. Consult a Professional Weed Sprayer for your lawn care.
Leaf Type
Type
Aggressiveness
Traffic Tolerance
Sun Requirements
Shade Tolerance
Salt Tolerance
Ideal pH
Botanical Name
Also Know As
Varieties
Type
Aggressiveness
Traffic Tolerance
Sun Requirements
Shade Tolerance
Salt Tolerance
Ideal pH
Botanical Name
Also Know As
Varieties
Fine | Medium | Coarse
Warm Season | Cool Season
Low | Medium | High
Low | Medium | High
Low | Medium | High
Poor | Good | Excellent
Poor | Good | Excellent
5.5 - 6.5
Paspalum vaginatum
Velvetene, Seashore Paspalum -
Warm Season | Cool Season
Low | Medium | High
Low | Medium | High
Low | Medium | High
Poor | Good | Excellent
Poor | Good | Excellent
5.5 - 6.5
Paspalum vaginatum
Velvetene, Seashore Paspalum -
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