Also known as American Carpet Grass · Blanket Grass · Broad-Leaf Carpetgrass
Broadleaf Carpetgrass (Axonopus compressus) is a warm-season perennial grass known for its dense, low-growing habit, often used for groundcover and erosion control.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Prefers at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Tolerates some shade.
Consistent Moisture
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Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.
Tolerant of various soil types, prefers moist, sandy to clay soils
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Warm to Moderate
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Thrives in temperatures between 21-30°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but growth will slow.
Low to Moderate
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Fertilize sparingly in spring/summer with a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Broadleaf Carpetgrass prefers consistent moisture, especially during establishment and hot, dry periods. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler months or when rainfall is adequate.
Pruning is generally not required for Broadleaf Carpetgrass as it is a low-growing groundcover. If it becomes too tall or uneven, it can be mowed to a height of 3-5 cm.
This can also help to stimulate denser growth and spread.
Broadleaf Carpetgrass readily spreads via rhizomes and stolons, making natural propagation effective. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer.
Cuttings can also be taken and planted in moist soil.
Repotting is not applicable to Broadleaf Carpetgrass as it is typically grown as a groundcover or lawn. If growing in containers, it would require division and replanting when it becomes pot-bound, usually every 1-2 years.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Axonopus |
| Species | Axonopus compressus |
Similar in genus Axonopus
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