Eastern Gamma Grass, Tripsacum Dactyloides

Example of Tripsacum Dactyloides

This grass has really neat, large seed heads. It had a strong first year with lush green growth. Often used as a forage grass, it has good potential for an ornamental variety as well. Does not keep its foliage very well for winter interest.

The plants grew very quickly in the second season, to the point of overwhelming their allotted space. It’s definitely a grass that needs room to grow.

Advertised Height Advertised Zone

96”

5
Year Height/Width
Year 1 56”/36”
Year 2 75”/36”
Date Pictures
September 2007 Tripsacum Dactyloides in Sept. 2007
February 2008 Tripsacum Dactyloides in Feb. 2008
September 2008 Tripsacum Dactyloides in Sept. 2008
September 2008 (Close-up) Close up of Tripsacum Dactyloides in Sept. 2008
January 2010 Tripsacum Dactyloides in Jan. 2010