Bahiagrass
Paspalum notatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Pasture, Lawn/Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 to 11, with high heat tolerance and winter dormancy triggered by frost.
About This Grass
Forms a low-growing, coarse-textured mat reaching 2 to 3 feet when seed heads are present. Features distinctive Y-shaped seed heads with two (sometimes three) spike-like racemes.
Blade Characteristics
Flat, tough, relatively broad leaves with pointed tips and smooth margins, featuring a membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms a tough, coarse turf with a moderate spread rate
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture, though it has excellent drought tolerance and thrives in poor, sandy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches frequently due to rapid seed head production. Low maintenance requirements overall.