Fakahatchee Grass-Dwarf

Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) Common Names: Fakahatchee Grass, Eastern Gama Grass, Gamma Grass, Florida Gama Grass. Best Growing Environment: Fakahatchee Grass is a native warm-season perennial grass widely distributed in the southeastern United States. It prefers moist to wet soils and can often be found in natural wetlands, making it suitable for water gardens or pond edges. While it adapts well to various soil types, it especially thrives in well-drained soils. Average Height: Mature plants typically stand about 4 to 6 feet tall, with some specimens reaching up to 8 feet when in bloom. Growth Rate: Fakahatchee Grass exhibits a moderate growth rate, expanding through clumps and clumping rhizomes, but is not aggressively spreading. Sun Requirements: This grass thrives best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. However, too much shade can reduce its vigor and can cause the plant to become leggy or have fewer blooms. Cold Hardiness: Being native to warmer climates, it