Mercury

Kentucky Bluegrass

SEEDS & SCIENCE

Mercury

Description

Mercury Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) has the high shear strength needed for sports fields and sod production from its father, P-105, combined with the shade and drought tolerance from its Compact America type mother. Fast germination and quick establishment makes it the perfect bluegrass for new stands or overseeding.

Key Features

  • Excellent shear strength
  • Very good summer stress tolerance
  • Medium dark green genetic color
  • Excellent shade tolerance
  • Excellent Summer Patch and Rust resistance
  • Good Leaf Spot, Dollar Spot, and Red Thread resistance
  • Uses: Ideal for sod, athletic fields, playgrounds, parks, and lawns
Seed Research of Oregon (SRO)

Seed Research of Oregon (SRO) innovated with products like salt-tolerant turfgrasses and Super Bents™. With Seed Research by DLF™, we continue to offer premium turfgrass solutions backed by cutting-edge research and development.
A-LIST®

Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf® (A-LIST®), a non-profit that evaluates and promotes turfgrass varieties needing less water, pesticides, and fertilizers. Through rigorous testing, A-LIST® ensures our approved grasses excel in performance and sustainability.

 Competition Grade®

Competition Grade® provides elite genetics for athletic fields, ensuring fast establishment, wear tolerance, and disease resistance. Tailored for field managers, it offers resilient, high-quality grass that enhances safety, aesthetics, and reduces maintenance costs.

General Characteristics
Segment Turfgrass
Species Kentucky Bluegrass
Sci. Name Poa pratensis

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