Durban crowfoot
Dactyloctenium aegyptium
Dactyloctenium
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Durban crowfoot is a warm-season grass that tolerates partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. Water regularly but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. This species is mainly used for ground cover in tropical and subtropical regions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water When Topsoil Feels Dry, Allowing Good Drainage
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Algeria
Andaman Is.
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Arizona
Arkansas
Aruba
Ascension
Assam
Bahamas
Baleares
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Borneo
Botswana
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 24, 2020 by Francesco (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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