Skip to main content

Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides)

Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a large, perennial grass native to North America, known for its robust growth and attractive seed heads.

Above information is sourced from Wikipedia

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers moist, well-drained loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers moist, well-drained loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring.

Use a balanced fertilizer; compost is beneficial.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear, flat

Image Gallery

Synonyms
Coix angulata Mill.
Coix dactyloides L.
Dactylodes angulatum Kuntze
Dactylodes dactyloides (L.) Kuntze
Ischaemum glabrum Walter
Tripsacum bravum J.R.Gray
Tripsacum floridanum Porter ex Vasey
Tripsacum monostachyon Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusTripsacum
  • speciesTripsacum dactyloides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

FAQs