Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass

Add Natural Texture, Resilience, and Native Charm to your Outdoor Space with Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass

Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass is a Compact, Native Grass with Natural Beauty and Resilience

The Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum floridanum) is a versatile and low-maintenance ornamental grass our customers prize for its fine texture, native origins, and adaptability to both wet and dry environments. With its narrow green leaves and gracefully clumping form, this smaller cousin of the larger Fakahatchee Grass is perfect for adding movement, structure, and native charm to your landscape. Growing about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide in hardiness zones 8-11, it provides your yard soft texture and subtle color variation that blends seamlessly into modern, natural, or native garden settings.

The Best Florida Native Grass

Native to Florida’s pine rocklands and marl prairies, Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass naturally thrives in our home state’s warm, humid climate and variable soils. We’ve found through speaking with dozens of landscape designers and ecologists that they value this perennial for its ability to support wildlife such as birds and butterflies. Friendly wildlife use its dense clumps for shelter and nesting; so if you’re an avid bird watcher you’ll love this ornamental grass. Its natural resilience and native adaptability make it a top choice for Florida-friendly and conservation-minded landscapes.

Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass Care

Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass is exceptionally easy to grow, making it a favorite among gardeners of all experience levels. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions! Our expert growers recommend watering this plant every 2-3 days for the first 2-3 months after planting to ensure the roots establish. After this period Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass becomes quite drought tolerant. The grass prefers well-drained soil but can handle occasional standing water, making it ideal for rain gardens or low-lying areas. Minimal pruning is required, though trimming away old foliage in late winter helps promote fresh growth. A layer of mulch around the base will help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

What Makes Perfect Plants Better?

When you purchase Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass from our nursery, you will be shipped a high-quality plant that has been carefully cultivated for both strength and beauty. Our experienced growers take care of plants on-site before they are shipped with care to ensure a healthy start in your landscape, helping you achieve a beautiful, reliable garden you can enjoy for years to come!