Eastern Gamagrass

Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture Height: 4–8 feet Bloom Time: Late spring through summer Description: A robust Texas native bunchgrass with broad, arching foliage and distinctive flowering spikes. Eastern Gamagrass provides excellent structure and movement in the landscape while offering valuable cover, nesting habitat, and food for wildlife. Its extensive root system makes it useful for prairie restoration, erosion control, rain gardens, and large native landscapes. Planting Tips: Plant in full sun for strongest, most upright growth Tolerates a range of soils, including clay and seasonally wet sites Water regularly during establishment Cut back old foliage in late winter before new spring growth begins Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall through spring Nativity to Texas: Yes