Fakahatchee Grass
Tripsacum dactyloides
Ornamental Grass
Fakahatchee Grass is a Florida-native ornamental grass with moderate water needs. It is valued for large Florida-native clumping grass with arching foliage and strong naturalistic presence. Research supports USDA zones 8a–11. Animal safety remains Not Verified where exact veterinary evidence is unavailable.
Key Facts
SUN
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
4–6 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
growth
foliage
Semi-Evergreen
maintenance
Florida native
Florida Native
Where It Works
Massing
Accent
Naturalistic Planting
Wet Site
Wildlife
Butterflies, Butterfly Host
Florida-Friendly
Drought Tolerant
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Ornamental Grass; Moderate water.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Not Verified
cats
Not Verified
horses
Not Verified
Dog, cat, and horse safety remain Not Verified under the Garden Spot species-specific evidence standard.
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