Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass

from $18.00

Tall grassy perennial with leaves that have small, sharp teeth along the edges. Inconspicuous flowers of white, pink, or yellow appear in late spring on stout spikes.

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Tall grassy perennial with leaves that have small, sharp teeth along the edges. Inconspicuous flowers of white, pink, or yellow appear in late spring on stout spikes.

Tripsacum floridanum

  • Native: native to Florida

  • Hardiness Zone: 8-11

  • Light Range: full sun to part shade

  • Soil Characteristics: moist, well-drained limestone soils, without humus; sand; neutral to alkaline

  • Tolerances: moderately drought tolerant and is tolerant of standing water or flooding; low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

  • Landscape Use: mass planting, ground cover applications, and individually, as a focal point plant

  • Height: 2 - 3 feet

  • Spread: 2 - 3 feet

  • Growth Rate: moderate

  • Leaf Size: 2 feet

  • Leaf Persistence: evergreen

  • Wildlife: Provides cover for lizards and other small animals. Seeds are eaten by birds. 

Roaming Roots Tips:

Can be pruned if you want to cut it back a bit, but it doesn’t need this to thrive. 

Watch out for the leaf edges! They can be razor sharp.