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This question is from Louise in Brooksville:
I have noticed that the larger subdivisions use a grass that stays green most of the year. It grows in clumps and doesn't seem to need alot of water, what is he name of this grass?
Answer: The landscapers locally are trying to use water wise plants and with the square footage of the subdivision entrances they require alot of plants. The grass is called Fakahatchee grass or Florida gama grass or the botanical name is Tripsacum floridanum. This grass is actually considered a native grass and is native to rocky pineland in southern Florida. This grass prefers full sun and is very drought tolerant. It forms a clump of mounded foliage 1-3 feet and has slender flower stakes. Zone 9, possibly colder.