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RUGBY II/Poa pratensis

Kentucky Bluegrass
Top Quality Turf

Rating
Low mow toleranceWear toleranceDisease resistanceColor

High turf quality
Dark green color
Good wear tolerance
High disease resistance


Quick Facts

RUGBY II is a winning Kentucky bluegrass that performs well in a wide range of maintenance and climate situations including cool-humid and cool-arid zones. Even in the transition zones, Rugby II out-performs many other varieties. It also withstands shade, high maintenance, low cuts, and heavy disease pressure. Rugby II scored among the top 14 entries in the latest NTEP. It's as tough as its name.
GROWTH HABIT
Rhizomes

ESTAB. RATE
Slow: 21-28

LHC TOL. to .5"
Fair

MOW. FREQUENCY
1x p/week

TRAFFIC TOL- Brink.
Good

THATCH PROD.
Med-High

COMP. MIX
Fair-Good

NITROGEN REQ.
Medium

SHADE TOLERANCE
Fair-Good

COLD TOLERANCE
Very Good

DROUGHT TOL.
Good

ET RATE mm/day
Medium 7-8

ENDOPHYTE
No

SALINITY TOL. mmhos
<3 Poor

SEEDING RATE
2-4 lbs/1000 sf