Grass Seed Species Guide
The world of grasses and grass seed might seem very complicated from the outside. There are estimated to be around 10,000 different grass species on the planet, approximately 160 of which are either native or naturalised in the UK. Of these 160 species, only around 15 are used in grass seed mixtures for lawns, landscaping and sports. This section gives information on some of the more commonly found grasses in the UK and why they may, or may not be used in grass seed mixtures.
Annual Meadow Grass
Annual meadow grass is one of the most widely found grasses in the world, but yet it is never used in grass seed mixtures.
Annual Meadow Grass
Annual meadow grass is one of the most widely found grasses in the world, but yet it is never used in grass seed mixtures.
Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass is the most widely used grass species in the world – and yes, it is used to feed sheep and cattle! Perennial ryegrass is hugely versatile, it is used in grass seed mixtures for farms, all the way through to the tennis courts at Wimbledon.
Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass is the most widely used grass species in the world – and yes, it is used to feed sheep and cattle! Perennial ryegrass is hugely versatile, it is used in grass seed mixtures for farms, all the way through to the tennis courts at Wimbledon.
Strong Creeping Red Fescue
Strong creeping red fescue is the most widely used of the fescue species. It is used in a wide range of situations, from golf course fairways to lawns and through to playing fields.
Strong Creeping Red Fescue
Strong creeping red fescue is the most widely used of the fescue species. It is used in a wide range of situations, from golf course fairways to lawns and through to playing fields.
Slender Creeping Red Fescue
Slender creeping red fescue is a key grass used in many different grass seed mixtures. Its Latin ‘litoralis’ means ‘shoreline’, which gives a clue as to one of the habitats where it naturally thrives.
Slender Creeping Red Fescue
Slender creeping red fescue is a key grass used in many different grass seed mixtures. Its Latin ‘litoralis’ means ‘shoreline’, which gives a clue as to one of the habitats where it naturally thrives.
Chewings Fescue
Chewing Fescue has become widely used throughout the ‘cool season’ areas of the world.
Chewings Fescue
Chewing Fescue has become widely used throughout the ‘cool season’ areas of the world.
Hard Fescue
Hard fescue is a species that often gets overlooked in favour of the other main fescue species. some qualities that make it a very useful grass, specifically around its low maintenance and drought tolerance attributes.
Hard Fescue
Hard fescue is a species that often gets overlooked in favour of the other main fescue species. some qualities that make it a very useful grass, specifically around its low maintenance and drought tolerance attributes.
Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is one of the most widely used grasses in the world, but it is not extensively used in the in the UK. The main reason for its popularity is its outstanding tolerance of hot and dry conditions.
Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is one of the most widely used grasses in the world, but it is not extensively used in the in the UK. The main reason for its popularity is its outstanding tolerance of hot and dry conditions.
Common Bent
Common Bent (also known as Browntop Bent or Agrostis capillaris) is a cool season grass that is used mainly in mixtures for golf greens.
Common Bent
Common Bent (also known as Browntop Bent or Agrostis capillaris) is a cool season grass that is used mainly in mixtures for golf greens.
Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass
Smooth stalked meadow grass is a grass that is widely used in across the globe thanks to its ability to withstand hot conditions as well as very cold.
Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass
Smooth stalked meadow grass is a grass that is widely used in across the globe thanks to its ability to withstand hot conditions as well as very cold.
Annual Ryegrass
Annual ryegrass is a specialist grass seed that is used in mixtures where germination is required in the fastest possible time and at cold temperatures.
Annual Ryegrass
Annual ryegrass is a specialist grass seed that is used in mixtures where germination is required in the fastest possible time and at cold temperatures.
Creeping Bent
Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera) is a member of the Bent family that is widely used on golf greens in warm areas of the world.
Creeping Bent
Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera) is a member of the Bent family that is widely used on golf greens in warm areas of the world.
Crested Dogstail
Crested dogstail is an interesting grass that used to be used in grass seed mixtures many years ago. Find out more.
Crested Dogstail
Crested dogstail is an interesting grass that used to be used in grass seed mixtures many years ago. Find out more.
