Tropical Carpetgrass
Axonopus compressus · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 11, with poor cold tolerance and winter dormancy in cooler regions.
About This Grass
Low-growing turf reaching 2 to 6 inches, featuring bright apple-green leaves and slender seed stalks.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, blunt, rounded leaf tips with distinct ciliate margins and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly to form a dense, coarse mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with high moisture needs in wet, acidic soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly; low maintenance with minimal fertilizer requirements.
Identified on 10/8/2026