Broadleaf Carpetgrass
Axonopus fissifolius · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture and Lawn
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 8 through 10, sensitive to severe cold and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Low-growing, coarse texture, bright green color, reaching heights of 2 to 12 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and distinct folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly to form a dense mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with high moisture needs in wet soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1 to 2 inches; low maintenance requirements.
Identified on 10/8/2026