Bahiagrass and Mixed Weeds
Paspalum notatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7-11; goes dormant and turns brown with the first heavy frost.
About This Grass
Forms an open, rough turf with distinct Y-shaped seed heads carrying paired racemes. Color ranges from light green to yellow-green.
Blade Characteristics
Coarse, flat leaves with pointed tips and a distinctly hairy margin near the collar region.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a coarse, aggressive, low-growing turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering, but exhibits high drought tolerance and adapts to poor, acidic soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during summer; low maintenance requirement with minimal fertilization.
Identified on 10/3/2026