Although seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) is the newest "buzz" word in the turf industry today, paspalum has been around for many years. The cultivar Adalayd was discovered by Hugh Whiting in the early 1970's and patented soon after. From those early beginnings, several varieties of seashore paspalum have been developed by Dr. R.R. Duncan at the University of Georgia's Griffin Experiment Station. SeaIsle1, SeaIsle2000 and Sea Isle Supreme were created, respectively, to take advantage of the unique properties inherent in this tropical and sub-tropical native species. Seashore paspalum is a warm season turf grass that grows naturally in coastal environments, often in brackish marsh water or in close proximity to ocean waters. It also grows in areas that receive extended periods of heavy rains and low light intensity. Its best growth occurs in response to warm temperatures and long day lengths. All of the cultivated species seek to improve upon those natural growing characteristics.
Sea Isle Supreme Quick Cuts:
• Most salt tolerant turf grass
• Gray and effluent water can be used regardless of
contaminant levels
• Helps clean up contaminated soils and water
• Tolerates soil pH levels from 4.0 to 9.8
• Largely unaffected by salt spray, water logging and
periodic flooding
• Low fertilization requirements
• Minimal pesticide requirements
• Good rooting in sandy, clay or muck-type soils
• Darker green color than bermuda grass
• Excellent low light intensity tolerance (cloudy, foggy,
smoggy conditions)
• Root growth and functionality still maintained in 40-55
degrees F soil temp
(cold tolerant)
• Maintains color during cold weather
• Low tree shade tolerance (similar to bermuda grass)
• Tolerates irrigation water containing high dissolved
solids (halophyte or halotolerant)
Supreme is a great residential
grass for highend homes,
especially in coastal settings.
Supreme maintains a beautiful
color and has minimal fertilizer
and chemical requirements.
