Warm-Season Grass
Centipedegrass
Eremochloa ophiuroides
Growing Specifications
Drought Tolerance
3/5
Shade Tolerance
3/5
Traffic Tolerance
2/5
Maintenance Level
1/5
Mowing Height1.5" - 2.5"
Water Needs20-30"/yr
Optimal pH5 - 6
Ideal Growing Zones
Zone 7BZone 8AZone 8BZone 9A
Zone map coming soon
Counties Where Centipedegrass Thrives
Choctaw County
AL
Calhoun County
AL
Cleburne County
AL
Autauga County
AL
Blount County
AL
Bullock County
AL
Cherokee County
AL
Clay County
AL
Colbert County
AL
Chambers County
AL
Chilton County
AL
Bibb County
AL
Barbour County
AL
Conecuh County
AL
Clarke County
AL
Covington County
AL
Coosa County
AL
Butler County
AL
Coffee County
AL
Baldwin County
AL
Grass species data compiled from university extension publications and USDA resources. Growing recommendations are general guidelines — consult your local extension office for specific advice.