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Sawgrass

Cladium jamaicense, Cyperaceae

Zones
7–10
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

DuckweedWolffia globosa
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum

Sawgrass has aggressive rhizomes and produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper establishment

Common Questions

What zones does Sawgrass grow in?

Sawgrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sawgrass?

Good companions for Sawgrass include Duckweed.

Design guilds with Sawgrass and see companion relationships visually.

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