Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Paspalum

Species:

Paspalum vaginatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in coastal and estuarine areas