Hilograss
Paspalum conjugatum P.J. Bergius - Grass familySize
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
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.