Hilograss
Paspalum conjugatum
Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Paspalum
- Species:
- Paspalum conjugatum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
⚠️Hawaiian grass leafroller (Omiodes localis), Hawaiian grass leafroller (Omiodes demaratalis), 🛑Hawaiian grass leafroller (Omiodes continuatalis), Hypena obsoleta, Pseudaletia macrosaris, Schrankia altivolans, Striped rice borer (Chilo suppressalis), Sugarcane Leafroller (Omiodes accepta)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions