Amenity Straight Grasses
All Things Rural provides a comprehensive selection of amenity straight grasses, ideal for sports fields, lawns, landscaping, and erosion control. With species chosen for durability, density, and aesthetic appeal, our amenity grasses ensure optimal performance and adaptability to various soil and climate conditions.
Annual
A plant that germinates, flowers and dies in a year or one season.
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Less expensive than perennials.
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More suited to colder conditions.​
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More shade tolerant than perennials.
Perennial
A plant that germinates, flowers and dies for multiple seasons.
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More cost-effective than annuals.
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More tolerant to droughts.​
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More disease resistant than annuals.
Dip (Diploid)
Two chromosomes per cell.
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Mainly used in permanent pastures.
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Better suited to wetter conditions.
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Higher tiller rates than tetraploids.
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More durable than tetraploids.
Tet (Tetraploid)
Four chromosomes per cell.
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Mainly used in temporary pastures.
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Better suited to drier conditions.
Higher nutritional value than diploids.
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More palatable than diploids.
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Sowing rate: 40kg/acre
Common Bent
Agrostis capillaris
Common Bentgrass is a fine-leaved perennial grass often used in lawns, golf courses, and meadows. Known for its versatility and dense growth, it is ideal for erosion control and low-maintenance lawns.
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Sowing rate: 72kg/acre
Hard Fescue
Festuca trachyphylla
Hard Fescue is a low-maintenance perennial grass with fine, stiff leaves, known for its drought and shade tolerance. It is ideal for erosion control, low-input lawns, and naturalised areas.
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Sowing rate: 80kg/acre
Sheeps Fescue
Festuca ovina
Sheep's Fescue is a hardy, fine-leaved perennial grass well-suited to dry, low-nutrient soils. It is commonly used in meadows, lawns, and erosion control due to its drought tolerance and ability to thrive.
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Sowing rate: 30kg/acre
Strong Creeping Red Fescue
Festuca rubra rubra
Strong Creeping Red Fescue is a perennial grass known for its creeping rhizomes that aid in dense ground cover. It is ideal for lawns, sports fields, and erosion control, thriving in a variety of soils and conditions.
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Sowing rate: 30kg/acre
Creeping Bent
Agrostis stolonifera
Creeping Bentgrass is a perennial grass valued for its low-growing, spreading habit, ideal for golf greens, lawns, and erosion control. Its dense texture and tolerance for close mowing.
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Amenity Perennial Ryegrass is a resilient, fine-leaved grass commonly used for sports fields, lawns, and landscaping. It establishes quickly, forms a dense, hard-wearing sward, and thrives in temperate climates.
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Sowing rate: 80kg/acre
Slender Creeping Red Fescue
Festuca rubra litoralis
Slender Creeping Red Fescue is a fine-leaved perennial grass known for its creeping growth habit. It is ideal for lawns, sports fields, and coastal area due for its tolerance for salt exposure.
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Sowing rate: 10kg/acre
Tall Fescue (Amenity Type)
Festuca arundinacea
Tall Fescue is a hardy perennial grass valued for its drought tolerance and adaptability to various soils. It is widely used in pastures, forage production, and turf due to its deep roots and resilience.
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Sowing rate: 25kg/acre
Chewings Fescue
Festuca rubra commutata
Chewings Fescue is a fine-leaved perennial grass known for its dense, tufted growth and tolerance to shade. It is commonly used in lawns, golf courses, and landscapes for its durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Rough Stalked Meadowgrass
Poa trivialis
Rough Meadow Grass, is a shallow-rooted perennial grass valued for its ability to thrive in damp, shaded areas. It is commonly used in lawn and turf mixtures.
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Sowing rate: 50kg/acre
Smooth Stalked Meadowgrass
Poa pratensis
Smooth Stalked Meadowgrass is a hardy perennial grass valued for its dense, lush growth and resilience. It's widely used in lawns and sports fields due to its wear tolerance and ability to repair.
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Brown Top Bent
Sowing Rate – 40Kg/acre
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Annual Ryegrass
Sowing Rate – 15Kg/acre