Tropical Carpetgrass
Axonopus compressus · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 11, with low cold tolerance and heavy winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, light green mat with blunt-tipped leaves and slender, two-spiked seed heads reaching 6 to 12 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly to form a dense, low-growing turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with high moisture needs. Prefers moist, poorly drained, acidic soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches frequently during the growing season. Low to moderate maintenance requirement.
Identified on 10/8/2026