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Latitude 36™

Pronunciation

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Common Name

Latitude 36™

Plant Type

Grass

Mature Size

Mow to 2 in.

Water Requirements

Moderate: water weekly until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Flower Color

No seedhead production

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Design use: Conventional lawn substitute, ideal for playing on.

Latitude 36™ is a proprietary (Delta Bluegrass Co.) hybrid Bermuda grass with a soft feel and fine texture. It is a warm season grass that is winter dormant with an early spring green up. Latitude 36™ can take high impact foot traffic. It has outstanding drought tolerance, quick divot recovery, and little to no seedheads so does not spread. Use a slow-release fertilizer in June and August. Mow to 2 in.

Where to See

Palo Alto Water Wise Demonstration Garden

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