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.
Reseach papers provided by the Victorian Golf Association
