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Tripsacum dactyloides

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Names

Common Names
Eastern Gamagrass, Fakahatchee Grass, Gama Grass

Growth

Height
4.5-6 feet
Spread
3-6 feet
Growth Rate
Very fast growth

Appearance

Bloom Color
Yellow, orange, and red
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 7A-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full Sun and Partial Shade.
Soil Type
Moist loamy, clay, or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Soil Drainage
Moist to wet drainage (subirrigated soils)
Soil pH
5.1-7.5 Neutral to slightly acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time
Summer and Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Birds: Yes (dense foliage provides shelter), Butterflies: Yes (larval host for skipper butterflies), Bees: Not specified, Hummingbirds: Not mentioned, Other pollinators: Attracted to some pollinating insects

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024