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Southern Nevada lies in a warm arid zone. Warm-season grass and cool-season grass are the two general grass types found in the region.
Cool-Season Grasses
Cool-season grass varieties include those that germinate when day-time temperatures range from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The best time to plant a cool-season grass is early fall. Cool-season grasses include:
- Fescue
- Ryegrass
- Bluegrass
- Bentgrass
Warm-Season Grasses
Warm-season grass varieties germinate when day-time temperatures range from 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. These varieties do best when planted in late spring, but they may be planted any time of year. Warm-season grasses include:
- Bermuda
- Buffalograss
- St. Augustine
- Zoysia