Redtop
Triodia flava
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees
Redtop is a native bunch grass that forms neat clumps with slender green foliage. It produces attractive reddish seed heads from late spring through summer and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Redtop is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This grass attracts bees during its blooming period and provides seeds for birds. Its dense clumping habit offers shelter for small wildlife.
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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