Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass
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.
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.
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.