
Turf grass
Bahiagrass
Paspalum notatum
Good choice
A tough, low-input grass for large or unirrigated areas. It goes dormant and brown in drought, then greens up with rain. Its tall seed heads in summer mean more frequent mowing. Not salt tolerant.
- USDA zones
- 10a–10b
- Sun
- Full sun
- Salt tolerance
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Mature size
- Mow at 3–4 in
- Florida native
- No
- Florida-Friendly
- Yes
Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.