Biology and Management of Torpedograss (Panicum repens) in Ornamental Landscape Planting Beds

Yuvraj Khamare, Candice Prince, and Chris Marble

Release Date: 8/17/2025

Agriculture

Abstract

Torpedograss is one of the most invasive perennial grass species in Florida landscapes. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department was written for green industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of torpedograss in landscape planting beds. Written by Yuvraj Khamare, Candice Prince, and Chris Marble.

About this Publication

This document is ENH1351, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date December 2021. Revised December 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Yuvraj Khamare, graduate research assistant, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center; Candice Prince, assistant professor, Department of Agronomy, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants; and Chris Marble, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS MFREC; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Authors

Yuvraj Khamare

student

University of Florida

postdoctoral associate, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

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Candice Prince

Specialist

University of Florida

assistant professor and invasive aquatic plant scholar, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL

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Chris Marble

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

associate professor, ornamental and landscape weed management, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

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