PALMETTO

® Stenotaphrum Secundatum ‘SS100’ PBR
This versatile turf-grass is adaptable across Australia from Brisbane to Perth. It has excellent performance in wide-ranging climate and soil conditions and along with its low maintenance requirements. Palmetto is an ideal choice for widespread residential and commercial use.
Palmetto has a green stem and a more attractive appearance than competitive soft-leaf buffalo turf varieties. It doesn’t have such a coarse appearance.
Palmetto demonstrates shade, cold, frost, heat, and drought tolerance. It is a superior grass for shaded areas and requires only three hours of sunlight (or the equivalent in dappled shade).
Maintenance:
Mowing:
Requires one-third less mowing than major competitors’ soft-leaf buffalo varieties and requires only minimal mowing during winter months.
Fertilizing:
Fertilize three times a year with
Pests and Diseases:
Lawn grubs,
Brown patch and leaf spot are fungal diseases that can affect Palmetto. Treat accordingly.