American crowfoot grass
Eleusine tristachya
American crowfoot grass is a low-growing tropical grass that forms dense mats in warm climates. It requires minimal care and moderate watering, making it suitable for naturalized areas. This species is quite rare in cultivation and primarily of interest to native plant specialists.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry, Allow Good Drainage Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 8, 2022 by Denyse Lamontagne (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.