Hemlock Panic Grass
Dichanthelium columbianum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CT, DE, IA, IL and 16 more states
Dichanthelium columbianum is a grass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate seed heads during summer months and maintains a relatively compact, orderly appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hemlock Panic Grass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This native grass provides seeds for songbirds and small mammals. The foliage offers nesting material and shelter for beneficial insects.
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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