Filly Kentucky Bluegrass
Filly is a utility type bluegrass is ideal for low maintenance situations. It has great drought and disease resistance, medium green color and robust coverage.
Variety Summary
This utility Kentucky bluegrass is ideal for areas with low to medium maintenance, as it has superior drought resilience, very good disease resistance, and robust coverage. The medium green color is ideal for blends with other bluegrasses and mixtures with other species including tall fescues, fine fescues and ryegrass. Filly also has good cold tolerance. Filly is a great choice for home lawns, commercial properties, and any location for turf with decreased maintenance requirements.
Kansas State
Filly Turf Trial Data
2015
| Variety | Mean Quality | Coverage | Color | Summer Patch | Summer Stress Resistance - 7/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filly | 5.6ab | 94.0b | 6.0c | 5.7ab | 5.3bc |
| Bedazzled | 5.9ab | 90.0c | 8.0a | 6.0ab | 5.0bc |
| Baron | 4.9ab | 95.0b | 8.0a | 2.7b | 5.7abc |
Filly – Persistent Enough For Pasture Use
Filly has also been evaluated for persistence under forage use, making it truly a multipurpose Kentucky Bluegrass.
University of Kentucky
Forage and Persistence Trial
Lexington, KY
|2006-2010
| Variety | Seedling Vigor | Percent Stand at End of Trial (October 15, 2010) | Forage Production -Tons DM/AC (4-year total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filly | 4.0 | 98% | 8.05 |
| Kenblue | 4.0 | 99% | 8.83 |
| Ginger | 3.3 | 91% | 7.86 |
| Common | 3.0 | 83% | 4.74 |
| LSD | 1.1 | 12.60% | 1.53 |
Enhance Your Seed
We provide an array of seed enhancements, including bio stimulants, macro and micronutrients, water absorbents, fungicides, and colorants. These are available for all seed types and uses.
Planting Instructions
Seeding Rate
Planting Dates
Spring and early Fall
Planting Map
Planting Depth
1/4"
Optimal pH
5.8–7.0
Germination
14-21 days
Mowing Height
1-3"