Torpedograss

Grass

Panicum repens

Family: Poaceae

Torpedograss (Panicum repens) is a Florida native grass. A rhizomatous grass that forms dense colonies in wet areas and along waterways. Excellent for erosion control but can be aggressive in managed landscapes. Habitats: Wetland, Riparian, Coastal. Light: full sun.

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Inferred — no authoritative source on file

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Grass

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Full Sun

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Plant Description

A rhizomatous grass that forms dense colonies in wet areas and along waterways. Excellent for erosion control but can be aggressive in managed landscapes.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun
Water Needs: High
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Muck
Drought Tolerance: Low
Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 2-4 ft
Mature Width: 3-6 ft
Growth Rate: Fast

Ecological Value

✓Birds
✓Small mammals

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Bloom Season: Summer

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: WetlandRiparianCoastal
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a
Flood Tolerance: High

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