Warm-season grasses grow best during the warm months when temperatures reach 80 - 95 °F. in the spring, summer and early fall. They grow vigorously during this time and become brown and dormant in winter.

• Prefer warm to hot temps 80 to 95 °F
• Grow best in summer
• Extended winter dormancy
• Poor winter tolerance
• Poor shade tolerance

Cool-season grasses grow well during the cool months of spring and fall when temperatures average 60 - 75 °F. They may undergo stress, become dormant, or be injured during the hot months of summer and may require significantly more water than the warm-season grasses.

• Prefer cool to warm temps 65-75 °F
• Grow best in spring and fall
• Limited winter dormancy
• Good winter tolerance
• Adequate shade tolerance