Bahiagrass
Paspalum notatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7 through 10, highly heat tolerant, goes dormant and turns brown in winter frost.
About This Grass
Coarse texture, grows up to 30 inches tall with seed heads, produces distinctive Y-shaped seed branches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat leaves with prominent midribs, pointed tips, and hairy margins near the base.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and deeply rooted, forming a tough, dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, thrives in poor sandy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3 inches regularly, low fertilization needs, tough root system requires occasional dethatching.
Identified on 10/1/2026