Paspalum vaginatum – Seashore paspalum

Paspalum – There are about 400 warm season, tall, perennial grasses in the Poaceae family, in this genus. They occur in seashore areas, generally tolerant of brackish water. It produces flat to folded, dense, coarse leaf blades, making them useful for lawns and erosion control in sandy or saline areas. All species spread by rhizomes and stolons (suckers). Stems are flattened ate the base, inflorescences of one to many spiky branches, alternate or paired, are forked at the ends of the stems. Grow in warm subtropical to tropical regions, in full sun or partial shade, in moist, sandy to moderately fertile soil. Mow at 3/4-1″ tall. Prone to brown patch, dollar spot, and mole crickets. P. vaginatum – Seashore paspalum – This robust, warm season, deep green, salt tolerant perennial grass is found from North Carolina to Texas. It produces forked pairs of spikelet branches, to 6″ long, at tip of the stems, to 30″ tall. Inconspicuous flowers, to ½” across, are produces. Finer textured than other salt tolerant varieties, making it a good choice for lawns in coastal areas. Zones 8-10