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Centipede is a warm season grass with a coarse texture and wide blades with pointed tips. It spreads by using over-ground runners. Its lime green color and soft consistency make it a common choice among homeowners in the deep south, but its low mowing requirements are the real reason it's chosen so much. It has a low maintenance requirement and its traffic tolerance is moderate.