{"product_id":"eastern-gamagrass-tripsacum-dactyloides","title":"Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eEastern Gamagrass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTripsacum dactyloides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamagrass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold native grass that provides structure, supports wildlife, and thrives in moist to average conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (Tolerates periodic flooding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Seed Food\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Cover\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eLarval Host\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Prairie \u0026amp; Meadow, Rain Garden, Naturalized Planting, Screening\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Clumping (Large Form)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer (Structure), Fall Color, Winter Interest, Deciduous\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large native grass with broad leaves and a strong architectural presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Eastern Gamagrass forms dense clumps with wide, corn-like foliage and produces distinctive seed heads. It is highly adaptable to moisture and plays a key role in native grassland ecosystems.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong vertical structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles moist to average conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent wildlife support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates bold visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Provides seeds for birds and dense structure for cover. Serves as a host plant for insect life cycles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Plays a key role in prairie and riparian ecosystems.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun with moderate to moist soil. It performs well in prairies, low areas, and rain gardens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrairie and meadow plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRain gardens and low areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; prefers deeper soils and tolerates periodic wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Cut back in late winter or early spring. Allow space for full growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water during establishment; performs best with moderate moisture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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