FAKAHATCHEE

Light: ☀️ Grows best in full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages denser growth and flowering.

Water: 💧 Tolerates drought once established, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly when newly planted.

Soil: 🌱 Grows in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay. Ideally rich and moist but well-drained.

Temperature: 🌡️ Native to Florida and other warm regions; hardy in USDA zones 8–11.

Humidity: 💦 Handles high humidity well; great for subtropical and coastal landscapes.

Fertilizer: 🌼 Not heavy feeders. Use a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring if desired, but often thrives without it.

Pruning: ✂️ Cut back to the ground in late winter to encourage fresh new growth in spring.

Growth Habit: 🌿 Clumping grass that can grow 3–6 feet tall. Features tall, upright green blades and purple-bronze seed heads. Attracts wildlife and works well in naturalized or low-maintenance landscapes.