Whittet Kikuyu Grass Seed - 25 lb

Kikuyugrass is a vigorous, warm season grass that spreads by stolons and rhizomes.  It is native to tropical Africa but has become naturalized in coastal southern climates such as Southern California and Hawaii. It is similar in appearance to St. Augustine grass with a coarse blade but with a more-aggressive growth habit.  Whittet is an improved variety from Australia that exhibits taller and more erect growth. Kikuyugrass has some tolerance to light shade and can also be used as a pasture grass. As a warm season grass, kikuyugrass exhibits exceptional tolerance to prolonged periods of drought but can recover with irrigation.  Under ideal conditions, it is capable of rapid growth, making it ideal for high-use such as golf courses and sportsfields. Unlike other warm season grasses such as bermuda, kikuyu exhibits winter growth in milder coastal climates and seldom goes dormant.