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Seashore Paspalum

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Seashore Paspalum

Grass

Paspalum vaginatum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 8–11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6.5–8.5
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  • Overview

    An extremely salt-tolerant warm-season grass that excels in coastal environments and areas with brackish water irrigation. Originally found in tropical and subtropical coastal regions, this premium grass creates a dense, fine-textured lawn that rivals Bermuda grass in quality. Its unique ability to thrive with saltwater irrigation makes it invaluable for waterfront properties and drought-prone areas with recycled water systems.

  • Planting

    Primarily established through sod or plugs. Plant plugs in spring when soil temperature reaches 70°F, spacing 6-12 inches apart.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.5–8.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Scale insects, mealybugs, nematodes. Common diseases: Fairy ring, spring dead spot (rare).