Dallisgrass
Paspalum dilatatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Invasive/Weed
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 6-10, sensitive to severe cold and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, low-growing rosette of wide leaves with tall, upright flowering stems bearing multiple racemes.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat, light green blades with pointed tips and prominent hairs near the ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short rhizomes, forming coarse, clumping mats.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and ample moisture; thrives in wet, poorly drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Hard to control by mowing alone due to low-growing leaves; hand-pulling or selective herbicides needed.
Identified on 10/20/2026