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LM Grass, also called Berea Grass, is indigenous Dactyloctenium australe, a perennial creeping lawn for full sun, semi-shade and shade.
Ready to establish an indigenous lawn for mixed light? Follow our step-by-step Lawn Seed Establishment Guide for sowing, germination and care advice.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Indigenous perennial lawn grass
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Scientific Name: Dactyloctenium australe
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Common Names: LM Grass, Berea Grass, Durban Grass, Natal Crowfoot and Sweet Smother Grass
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General Sowing Time: All year in suitable frost-free warmth; spring and summer in frost areas
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Position: Full sun, semi-shade or shade
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Sow Depth: Cover shallowly as directed for your chosen product, then press for firm seed-to-soil contact
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Sowing Rate: Measure the area in square metres and use the rate stated for your chosen product; rates differ between lawn types and seed forms
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Temperature: Sow during active warm growth after frost risk has passed; keep the seedbed evenly moist
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Germination: Warmth and steady surface moisture support emergence; allow seedlings to root before regular use
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Growth Form: Creeping, moderately broad-leafed turf
Why Grow LM / Berea Grass
- Adaptation from full sun to shade suits lawns with mixed light.
- Creeping growth supports recovery after heat and temporary water stress once established.
- Indigenous growth suits South African gardens, parks and embankments.
- Established LM can be managed as a lower-input lawn than high-water winter-green mixtures.
Growing Notes
- Spread the weighed seed in two crossing passes on a fine, firm and weed-free seedbed.
- Keep the surface evenly moist without puddles until broad emergence, then reduce frequency gradually.
- Mow sunny LM at about 30–40 mm. In shade, leave about 60–70 mm of leaf and do not scalp.
- Expect growth to slow where frost or cold soil inhibits the lawn.
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