Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Eastern Gamagrass

Eastern Gamagrass  

Botanical name: tripsacum dactyloides 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 4-8 ft in height with a 1-2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow/pink/brown

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size during the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: borders, rain gardens, mass planting, erosion control 

Special features: drought tolerant, flood tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: wax myrtle, beautyberry, muhly grass 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no