Trachypogon spicatus

Trachypogon

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This warm-season grass produces attractive seed spikes and thrives in partial shade with regular moisture. Provide consistent watering during active growth and allow for natural dormancy in cooler months. Excellent for adding texture to tropical or subtropical gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Regularly During Growing Season, Reduce In Winter, Ensure Good Drainage

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Arizona

Belize

Benin

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Burkina

Burundi

Cameroon

Cape Provinces

Caprivi Strip

Central African Repu

Colombia

Congo

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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