Ornamental Grass – 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