Type: Grass Life Cycle: Perennial Growth Habit: Low spreading Leaf Color: Medium to dark green Reproduces by: Seed, rhizomes, stolons Appearance: This is a low, dense spreading grass. It is often used in sports fields where it is very hardy and can quickly recover from damage. It can be a difficult weed to remove because even though the tops of the plants only grow a few inches high, the roots can go down over 6 feet!