Cynodon dactylon

Mirage 2

Mirage 2

Mirage 2 Bermudagrass (CIS-CD6) was developed for increased cold tolerance and its ability to withstand winterkill. Mirage 2 was among the most persistent varieties in cold locations. With an attractive green color and resistance to diseases including Dollar Spot and Spring Dead Spot, Mirage 2 will persist and thrive where other bermudagrass varieties fail. Excellent for colder sites it has high turf quality for all bermudagrass uses. Mirage 2 was developed for all bermudagrass uses. It can be successfully utilized in full sun on golf course fairways and roughs, and is an excellent choice for sports/ athletic fields, parks and playgrounds.

Key features

  • Developed for increased cold tolerance
  • High turf quality for all Bermudagrass uses
  • Attractive green color
  • Resistant to Dollar Spot and Spring Dead Spot

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

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Segment Turfgrass
Species Bermudagrass
Sci. Name Cynodon dactylon
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 3300000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 1500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 100-145
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 90-130
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) .25-.75
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) .5-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters) 1-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 2-3
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) .25-.75
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) .5-1.5
Endophyte + (Yes, No) No
Establishment (Days) 7-14
First Mowing (Days) 18-21
Germination (Days) 7-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Medium