How much sun does Gattinger's Panicgrass need?

Gattinger's Panicgrass grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Gattinger's Panicgrass bloom?

Gattinger's Panicgrass blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Gattinger's Panicgrass native?

Gattinger's Panicgrass (Panicum gattingeri) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Gattinger's Panicgrass attract?

Gattinger's Panicgrass draws bees and beetles.

Is Gattinger's Panicgrass HOA-friendly?

Gattinger's Panicgrass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Gattinger's Panicgrass

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Panicum gattingeri

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Gattinger's Panicgrass (Panicum gattingeri) 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

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Piedmont Eastern Corn Belt Plains Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains Northeastern Highlands Erie Drift Plain Northern Forests Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Northern Piedmont Southeastern Plains Blue Ridge Ridge and Valley Central Appalachians Western Allegheny Plateau Interior Plateau Interior River Valleys and Hills

Gattinger's panicgrass is a native grass that forms neat, upright clumps reaching 1 to 3 feet tall. It produces delicate seed heads from summer through fall and thrives in sunny, dry conditions. This low-maintenance perennial works well as an ornamental accent grass in residential landscapes.

In an HOA neighborhood

Gattinger's Panicgrass 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.

May appear too wild or unmaintained for front yard use
Unknown dormancy appearance could be concerning
Not widely recognized as ornamental grass

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees and beetles during the long summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife in fall and winter.

Common questions

How much sun does Gattinger's Panicgrass need?: Gattinger's Panicgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Gattinger's Panicgrass bloom?: Gattinger's Panicgrass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Gattinger's Panicgrass native?: Gattinger's Panicgrass (Panicum gattingeri) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Gattinger's Panicgrass attract?: Gattinger's Panicgrass draws bees and beetles.
Is Gattinger's Panicgrass HOA-friendly?: Gattinger's Panicgrass 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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