There are many varieties of green lawns, which can be mainly divided into two categories based on their growth habits and adaptability to climate: warm season lawn grasses and cold season lawn grasses. The following is a detailed introduction to some common varieties of these two types of lawn grass: warm season lawn grass
Warm season turfgrass is mainly distributed in warm and humid areas in southern China, and its optimal growth temperature is 25-35 ℃. This type of lawn grass is heat-resistant, drought resistant, and moisture resistant, but not cold resistant. Common varieties include:
Dogtooth root: a perennial herbaceous plant in the Poaceae family, characterized by heat resistance, drought resistance, trampling resistance, and strong invasiveness. It is widely used as a lawn grass species in southern and eastern China.
Knot grass: a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family, with deep roots, drought resistance, heat resistance, and trampling resistance. It has strong adaptability and is commonly used in lawn construction across the country.
Carp grass: a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. It prefers light, is tolerant to semi shade, has strong regeneration ability, and is resistant to trampling. It is also a common lawn grass species in the south.
False frugality grass: a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family, which is light loving, drought tolerant, wear-resistant, and adaptable to heavy pruning. It is commonly used for lawn construction and greening. cool-season turfgrass
Cold season turfgrass is mainly distributed in northern China, and its optimal growth temperature is 15-25 ℃. This type of lawn grass has strong cold resistance and is not tolerant to heat in summer, but grows vigorously in spring and autumn. Common varieties include:
Tall fescue: A perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. It is resistant to high temperatures, trampling, acid, and barrenness, and has outstanding stress resistance. It is commonly used in sports lawns and protective lawns.
Poa pratensis: a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family, with narrow and elongated leaves and a soft texture. It is commonly used as a lawn in golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, and other places.
Perennial ryegrass: A perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. It is resistant to trampling, has strong vitality, and has high ornamental value. It is an excellent grass species for landscaping and slope protection.
Jianguying: A perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family, Jianguying has strong cold resistance and can maintain its green color even at minus 10 degrees Celsius. It is widely used for greening sports fields such as golf courses and football fields.
Purple fescue: a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family, suitable for high-altitude areas, cold resistant, drought tolerant, and shade tolerant. It is also a commonly used lawn grass species in northern regions.
Lawn grass species such as Manila grass and white clover have also been widely used in landscaping due to their unique growth habits and ornamental value.
The selection of green lawn varieties should be comprehensively considered based on local climate conditions, soil types, rainfall patterns, light intensity, and specific uses of the lawn. Different varieties of lawn grass have their own advantages, disadvantages, and applicable ranges. When selecting, scientific and reasonable combinations and planting should be carried out according to the actual situation.