Tripsacum dactyloides

Eastern Gama Grass

Tripsacum dactyloides

Description

Eastern Gama Grass is a warm-season perennial grass native to the eastern United States. It is a tall, bunch-forming grass that is known for its robust growth and tolerance to a wide range of soil types, including wet, poorly drained soils. It plays an important role in native grassland ecosystems and is valued for its use in erosion control, forage for livestock, and habitat for wildlife.
Life Cycle
perennial
Height
3 to 8 feet
Sun Exposure
Partial sun to full sun
Bloom Months
May, June, July, August
Bloom Color
Bloom Description
The grass has a prominent bluish-green foliage.