Pensacola Bahia ($135 + $10 Pallet) $ 145

Pensacola Bahia grass is a hardy, drought-tolerant, warm-season grass ideal for sunny, low-maintenance lawns. It thrives in poor, sandy soil with a deep root system, germinating in 7–28 days. It grows 8–30 inches tall, requiring frequent mowing due to fast-growing, tall, V-shaped seed heads, preferably kept at 2–4 inches. 

Key Characteristics and Benefits Growing Conditions: Best in full sun, but more shade-tolerant than other warm-season grasses. Durability: Highly resistant to drought, heat, and cold, making it ideal for the northern parts of the warm-season zone. Maintenance: Low-fertilizer requirement, but produces high amounts of seed heads from May to September. Planting: Plant in spring/early summer; recommended seeding rate is 10 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for new lawns. Drawbacks: Considered a "thin" turf that doesn't spread aggressively; can be difficult to mow due to tough, fibrous, and tall seed heads. 

Ideal Growth and Care Height: Maintain a height of 2–4 inches for a healthy, thick, and durable lawn. Watering: Requires 30–47 inches of rainfall/irrigation annually. Soil: Thrives in a pH range of 5.5–7.0.