Grass Category
Invasive/Weed
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 2 through 10, tolerates cold winters well but struggles under severe summer heat and drought dormancy.
About This Grass
Light green, upright to spreading tuft reaching up to 12 inches tall, featuring a distinctive open, pyramidal panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, soft blades with boat-shaped tips and prominent membranous ligules; folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, low-growing, forms dense patches and spreads via prolific seed production.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with frequent moisture; poor drought tolerance and prefers compacted, damp soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Survives low mowing but high maintenance required to control spread; manual removal or selective herbicides are common.
Identified on 10/3/2026