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Guinea Grass Trichoglume

Panicum maximum var. trichoglume, Poaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SourgrassDigitaria insularis
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Gamba GrassAndropogon gayanus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Sterile SedgeCarex sterilis

Guinea grass forms dense stands that outcompete sterile sedge for light and soil resources

Grader GrassThemeda quadrivalvis

Guinea grass and grader grass both form dense stands and compete for dominance

Uses

Functions

Forage ProductionSoil BuildingBiomass GenerationErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Guinea Grass Trichoglume grow in?

Guinea Grass Trichoglume grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Guinea Grass Trichoglume?

Good companions for Guinea Grass Trichoglume include Sourgrass, Gamba Grass.

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