Smutgrass

Grass

Sporobolus indicus

Family: Poaceae

Smutgrass (Sporobolus indicus) is a Florida native grass. A tough, drought-tolerant bunch grass that forms dense clumps with narrow leaves. Often colonizes disturbed areas and provides erosion control. Habitats: Upland, Urban, Meadow, Prairie. Light: full sun.

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Inferred — no authoritative source on file

This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

Inferred — no authoritative source on file

This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

Inferred — no authoritative source on file

This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

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This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Grass

Bloom Time: Summer, Fall

Light: Full Sun

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Plant Description

A tough, drought-tolerant bunch grass that forms dense clumps with narrow leaves. Often colonizes disturbed areas and provides erosion control.

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Growing Conditions

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

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 1-3 ft
Mature Width: 1-2 ft
Growth Rate: Fast

Ecological Value

✓Birds
✓Small mammals

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Bloom Season: Summer, Fall

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: UplandUrbanMeadowPrairie
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a
Flood Tolerance: Low

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