Eastern gama grass
Tripsacum dactyloides
Tripsacum
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
A robust native grass that establishes quickly and requires minimal maintenance once mature. Prefers consistent moisture but adapts to various conditions. Perfect for prairie gardens and wildlife habitat restoration.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Then Allow Top Inch Of Soil To Dry
Soil pH
5.1 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Bahamas
Belize
Borneo
Brazil Northeast
Colombia
Congo
Connecticut
Costa Rica
Cuba
Delaware
District of Columbia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Florida
French Guiana
Georgia
Guatemala
Guyana
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 17, 2021 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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