How much sun does Coastal Plain Witchgrass need?

Coastal Plain Witchgrass grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Coastal Plain Witchgrass bloom?

Coastal Plain Witchgrass blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Coastal Plain Witchgrass native?

Coastal Plain Witchgrass (Dichanthelium longiligulatum) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 17 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Coastal Plain Witchgrass HOA-friendly?

Coastal Plain Witchgrass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Coastal Plain Witchgrass

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Dichanthelium longiligulatum

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Coastal Plain Witchgrass (Dichanthelium longiligulatum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

8"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 17 more states

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White-haired panic grass is a native perennial bunch grass that forms neat, upright clumps. It produces delicate seed heads from summer through fall and provides fine texture in the landscape.

In an HOA neighborhood

Coastal Plain Witchgrass takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Appears too informal and wild for typical HOA standards
May be mistaken for weedy grass by neighbors
Seed heads can look untidy to conventional gardeners

Wildlife value

The seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals. As a native grass, it supports various insects and their larvae.

Common questions

How much sun does Coastal Plain Witchgrass need?: Coastal Plain Witchgrass grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Coastal Plain Witchgrass bloom?: Coastal Plain Witchgrass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Coastal Plain Witchgrass native?: Coastal Plain Witchgrass (Dichanthelium longiligulatum) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 17 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Coastal Plain Witchgrass HOA-friendly?: Coastal Plain Witchgrass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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