Bahia grass is a sun-loving grass that doesn't like cold or shade. It grows by thick stolons, or root-like stems. It doesn't spread aggressively, but forms a very thick carpet of grass. So a bahia grass lawn is tough enough for foot traffic, but a challenge to mow (keep your blade sharp and use a heavy-duty mower).

How does Argentine Bahia spread?

Bahiagrass is a deep-rooted perennial adapted to a wide range of soils. It is low-growing and spreads with stolons and stout, scaly rhizomes. Stolons are pressed firmly to the ground, have short internodes, and root freely from the nodes forming a dense sod.

Will Argentine Bahia grass reseed itself?

Bahiagrass forms an extensive, deep root system. ... If left unmowed, bahiagrass can reseed itself from the seed heads that it produces, especially during the long days of summer (Figure 2). It has relatively few disease and insect problems.