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Hairy Rosette Panicgrass

Dichanthelium acuminatum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Hairy Rosette Panicgrass (Dichanthelium acuminatum)
Photo: Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

8"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Chihuahuan DesertsCentral Oklahoma/Texas PlainsEdwards PlateauTexas Blackland PrairiesEast Central Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal PlainSouth Central Plains

Tapered rosette grass is a native bunch grass that forms compact clumps with narrow, pointed leaves. It produces delicate seed heads from late spring through fall and provides subtle texture in naturalized plantings. This adaptable grass thrives in full sun with average moisture conditions.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hairy Rosette 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.

  • Appears weedy to those unfamiliar with native grasses
  • Seed heads may look unkempt to traditional landscaping preferences
  • Can be confused with invasive grasses

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides pollen and nectar for bees and beetles from May through September. Seeds feed songbirds and small mammals in fall and winter.

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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