Tropical Carpetgrass
Axonopus compressus · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 11, highly sensitive to cold and enters winter dormancy rapidly.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, bright green mat with flattened stems and blunt-tipped leaves. Reaches 2 to 6 inches naturally.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and distinct ciliate margins. Folded vernation with a very short membrane ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, aggressive ground-hugging spread forming a coarse turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires moist, poorly drained, or acidic soils with high water tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly. Low maintenance requirements with minimal fertilization needed.
Identified on 10/8/2026