Coastal Plain Witchgrass
Dichanthelium longiligulatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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