Hilograss

Paspalum conjugatum P.J. Bergius - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 3.0 feet

Planting Distance: 12 inches

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 12 inches

Growth Form: Stoloniferous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Indeterminate

Seasonal Growth: Year Round

Evergreen: Yes

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Tolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Flood Tolerance: Medium

Fire Tolerance: Medium

Salt Tolerance: Low

Ecosystem Interactions

Pollinators: Wind

Native Range

  • USA:  Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Utah
  • MEX:  Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
  • USA+:  Puerto Rico
Regional Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.