Lace Grass
Eragrostis capillaris
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CA, CT and 31 more states
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Lacegrass is a delicate native grass that forms small clumps with fine, thread-like leaves. It produces airy, cloud-like seed heads from summer through early fall that give it an ethereal appearance in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lace Grass 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.
- Very fine texture can appear weedy or unkempt
- Seed heads may look messy to traditional landscaping preferences
- Small size makes it less visually impactful in formal settings
Wildlife value
The seeds provide food for various songbirds and small mammals. As a native grass, it also supports native insects and contributes to local ecosystem health.
Common questions
- How much sun does Lace Grass need?
- Lace Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Lace Grass bloom?
- Lace Grass blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Lace Grass native?
- Lace Grass (Eragrostis capillaris) is native to AL, AR, CA, CT and 31 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Lace Grass HOA-friendly?
- Lace Grass 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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