Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum)
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Credit: Franz Xaver | Own work | License: CC-BY-SA-3.0-migrated GFDL -
Credit: Franz Xaver | Own work | License: CC-BY-SA-3.0-migrated GFDL
Paspalum Dilatatum, or more commonly know as Dallisgrass, is a graminoid with green foliage and yellow flowers of the genus Paspalum. It has a moderate growth rate and a height of 3 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. It's active growth period is spring, blooms during mid spring and is somewhat tolerant of shade. Paspalum Dilatatum or Dallisgrass's floral region is North America US Lower 48, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, specifically in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
