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 8-11, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy under frost.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, light green turf with flattened stems and slender, two-branched seed spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and prominent folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly to form a dense, low-growing mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; requires moist, poorly drained, acidic soils and has low drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly; low maintenance needs with minimal fertilization required.
Identified on 10/10/2026