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Seashore Paspalum
GrassPaspalum vaginatum
- Full sun
- Zones 8–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6.5–8.5
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).