Bahia

Bahiagrass Seed HeadsBahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) was introduced from Brazil in 1914. It was originally used as a pasture grass on the sandy soils of the southeastern United States. Additional varieties have been introduced since that time for use as lawngrasses. Bahiagrass is a popular low-maintenance lawngrass for infertile soils. Although bahiagrass does not produce a high-quality, dense, dark green lawn like some other warm-season lawngrasses, it does provide a good low-maintenance lawn where slightly reduced visual quality is acceptable. More...

Below you will find more information about Bahiagrass and its care.

Caring for Your Bahiagrass

Common Insects

Mole Crickets (1.30M PDF)
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Common Diseases

Dollar Spot (457K PDF)
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