Carpet Grass
Scientific Name
Axonopus Fissifolius
Strengths
- Carpet Grass is a perennial grass. It provides extremely good ground coverage in a Lawn type scenario and roadside applications. It is a thick dense grass and has a very strong creeping growth pattern. It is best suited to sub- tropical/ tropical regions.
- Carpet grass will grow in wet areas, shaded areas and on very poor soils.
- Once it is well established in a pasture type scenario, it will tolerate heavy grazing and requires little to no care. It will grow between 8 – 20 inches tall.
Rainfall
700mm-4000mm of annual rainfall
Soils
Carpet grass grows in soils with a PH of 5- 6.