Legend Grass Roots and Characteristics

Legend couch grass was chosen as the best performer from over 400 selections of couch grasses in a 4 year evaluation by the MCC & Agriculture Victoria.

Botanical Name – elite selection of Cynodon dactylon.

Since 1993 Legend has continually proven itself as a top performer around Australia and more recently New Zealand.

Characteristics of Legend couch grass:

  • Dark blue/green colour
  • Excellent recuperative ability after wear
  • Rapid establishment
  • Cold hardiness
  • Good winter colour
  • Excellent spring green up rate
  • Low thatch accumulation
  • Outstanding performance in a wide range of climates
  • Low water use
  • Excellent recovery after drought stress
Description
  • Genetic colour – Dark Green
  • Winter colour retention – Excellent
  • Growth habit – Very prostrate
  • Shoot Density – High
  • Leaf texture – Medium
  • Seed head production – Low
  • Rhizome production – Moderate
  • Stolon internode length – 21 mm

StrathAyr Pty Ltd holds the head license for Legend couch and licensed the production of Legend to premium turf producers across Australasia.