Native turfgrass for northern Delaware - Ask Extension
I have read the factsheet titled Turfgrass Selections for Delaware. Of the grasses mentioned there, which ones are native to Delaware please? I live...
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Native turfgrass for northern Delaware #892831
Asked February 19, 2025, 2:02 PM EST
I have read the factsheet titled Turfgrass Selections for Delaware. Of the grasses mentioned there, which ones are native to Delaware please? I live in the Piedmont area and much of my yard is shady. I am hoping to reseed with a native grass. Thank you!
New Castle County Delaware
Expert Response
Hello,
None of our common turfgrasses are "native" to this area. The only cultivated native turfgrass for North America is Buffalograss and it does not grow well here.
For shady areas you should be using a mix of seed where the majority of the blend is comprised of fine fescue.
None of our common turfgrasses are "native" to this area. The only cultivated native turfgrass for North America is Buffalograss and it does not grow well here.
For shady areas you should be using a mix of seed where the majority of the blend is comprised of fine fescue.
