species 7,046 observations
Bahia Grass
Paspalum notatum
Field notes
Supports All
12
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Mocis Moth, Trapeze Moth
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Common Gallinule, Purple Gallinule, Delphacid Planthopper
4
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee, Metric Paper Wasp
5
-
Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Paromius longulus
1
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Turfgrass Weed
From NC State Extension.