- Eastern gamagrass
Botanical name: tripsacum dactyloides
Average size at maturity: up to 8 ft in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: purple/yellow/red/brown/orange
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 1- 2 ft per year
Pruning needs: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the winter
Landscape use: forage crop, shrub substitute
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: produces hay
Water needs: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
