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.