Hooded Windmill Grass
Chloris cucullata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AR, AZ, FL, KS and 5 more states
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hooded Windmill Grass is a compact native bunch grass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate seed heads from spring through fall and goes dormant in winter, turning tan or brown before new growth emerges in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hooded Windmill Grass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone.
- Cut back in late winter
Wildlife value
This grass provides nectar and habitat for butterflies and serves as a host plant for some native butterfly species. The seeds also feed small birds and other wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hooded Windmill Grass need?
- Hooded Windmill Grass grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Hooded Windmill Grass bloom?
- Hooded Windmill Grass blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Hooded Windmill Grass native?
- Hooded Windmill Grass (Chloris cucullata) is native to AR, AZ, FL, KS and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Hooded Windmill Grass attract?
- Hooded Windmill Grass draws butterflies.
- Is Hooded Windmill Grass HOA-friendly?
- Hooded Windmill Grass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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