Description
A perennial, cool season, introduced sod-forming grass growing to 30 or 40 tall. A coarse but fairly dense turf that has slender stems. It will grow under a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions; is drought- resistant and also grows well on poorly drained soils. Redtop is used for erosion control, pastures, temporary grass in turf seedings and occasionally for hay. It is distributed throughout most of the United States. Varieties: Streaker