LM (Berea)
Dactyloctenium australe
The perfect indigenous choice for sun and shade. Our local favourite is a low maintenance solution for all round excellent results.
LM (Berea) Grass is an indigenous, moderately broad-leafed, creeping grass ideal for lawns. Its high tolerance for full shade, full sun and everything in between ensures a lush, vibrant lawn in all conditions.
Features
Quality & Performance
- Dark green, moderately broad-leafed perennial creeping grass
- Fast establishing rhizomatous growth form
- Highly adaptable to full sun, semi-shade and full shade
- Blends well with other grasses, particularly Kikuyu
Sustainability
- Non-invasive species, indigenous to South Africa
- Great for waterwise gardening
- Excellent waterwise option, with high reclaimed water tolerance
- Good heat and drought tolerance
- Excellent option for bank stabilisation and erosion protection
- Very good perennial cover crop for orchards
Applications
- Ideal for domestic lawns and parks with various levels of shade coverage
- Strong durability, wear tolerance & recuperative capacity
Selection criteria
Suggested usage
- Lawns, embankments and parks
- Perennial cover crops for orchards
- Golf courses – shaded roughs and out-of-play areas
Light exposure
full-sun, semi-shade, full-shade
Water requirements
Drought tolerant. Irrigation is suggested but not essential.
Sowing times
- Frost free areas – Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Frost areas – Spring, Summer
Establishment period
Initial emergence
7 – 10 days
Lawn establishment
40 days
Note
These are general guideline timeframes, and may vary depending on specific conditions.
