Landscape uses
Where it works well
- Mass planting
- Borders and edging
- Commercial beds
- Erosion-conscious planting
Florida nativeGroundcovers & Grasses
Fakahatchee Grass
Tripsacum dactyloides
Fakahatchee Grass is selected for Florida-adapted character and a strong fit for regionally grounded landscapes. Its mature form, approximately 4–6 ft tall by 4–6 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 4–6 ft
- Mature spread
- 4–6 ft
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Florida zones
- 8A–11
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Cold tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Plant habit
- Groundcover or ornamental grass
- Maintenance
- Low once established
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Typical mass-planting spacing is 12–36 in on center, depending on the plant, container size, and the desired time to coverage.
Care notes
Prepare the bed thoroughly, control weeds before planting, and use consistent spacing. Irrigate during establishment so the planting closes evenly.
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