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Eastern Gamagrass

Tripsacum dactyloides, Poaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (tolerated)Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Shrub Bush CloverLespedeza bicolor
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Chinese ChestnutCastanea mollissima
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
Compass PlantSilphium laciniatum
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hartley WalnutJuglans regia Hartley

Hartley walnut may inhibit eastern gamagrass growth through juglone production

Giant MiscanthusMiscanthus × giganteus

Both are large aggressive grasses that compete intensively for space, nutrients, and light

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlForage

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Gamagrass grow in?

Eastern Gamagrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Gamagrass?

Good companions for Eastern Gamagrass include Shrub Bush Clover, Chinese Chestnut, Compass Plant.

Design guilds with Eastern Gamagrass and see companion relationships visually.

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