Hilograss

Scientific Name: Paspalum conjugatum P.J. Bergius

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Paspalum L./ Paspalum conjugatum P.J. Bergius

Hilograss
General Information
Usda SymbolPACO14
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPACO14

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Hilograss is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)15
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum269
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim40000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1000
Precipitation, Maximum200
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormStoloniferous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateRapid
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Seed per Pound350000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Hilograss

Hilograss

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