Tropical Carpetgrass
Axonopus compressus · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 11, with low cold tolerance and heavy winter dormancy in cooler ranges.
About This Grass
Low-growing, coarse turf with a bright to medium green color. Reaches 2 to 6 inches if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and distinct, hairy margins near the base.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, forming a dense, aggressive mat via creeping stems rooting at the nodes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and wet, poorly drained acidic soils. Poor drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly. Low maintenance requirement overall.
Identified on 10/9/2026