How much sun does Florida Paspalum need?

Florida Paspalum grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Florida Paspalum bloom?

Florida Paspalum blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Florida Paspalum native?

Florida Paspalum (Paspalum floridanum) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 18 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Florida Paspalum HOA-friendly?

Florida Paspalum takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Florida Paspalum

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Paspalum floridanum

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

60"–84" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 18 more states

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Florida Paspalum is a tall native grass that forms upright clumps reaching 5-7 feet in height. It produces attractive seed heads throughout summer and fall, providing texture and movement in the landscape. This warm-season grass goes dormant in winter, turning tan or brown before new growth emerges in spring.

In an HOA neighborhood

Florida Paspalum takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range

Wildlife value

The seed heads provide food for birds and small mammals throughout fall and winter. As a native grass, it supports various insects and provides nesting material for wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Florida Paspalum need?: Florida Paspalum grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Florida Paspalum bloom?: Florida Paspalum blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Florida Paspalum native?: Florida Paspalum (Paspalum floridanum) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 18 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Florida Paspalum HOA-friendly?: Florida Paspalum takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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