Bahia Grass (Paspalum notatum)
Bahia Grass is a 6" to 30" summer flowering, naturalized annual grass. It prefers full sun sites and grows best in dry to medium soil moisture places. It is recommended by NRCS for erosion control in Grassed Waterways and Critical Area plantings.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Bahia Grass (Paspalum notatum) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Introduced |
Wetland status | FAC;FACU |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/6.5 |
Average height | 1-2ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 3; |
Planting rate/Acre | 15-20 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 215000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 0.001 |
Seeds Per Packet | 150 |
Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Quality Forage;Erosion Control; |