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Lindheimer Panicgrass

Dichanthelium lindheimeri

Last reviewed: June 2026

Lindheimer Panicgrass (Dichanthelium lindheimeri)
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Lindheimer's panicum is a native warm-season grass that forms attractive clumps with delicate, airy seed heads. It produces fine-textured foliage and blooms from summer through early fall with small, inconspicuous flowers that create a soft, naturalistic appearance.

In an HOA neighborhood

Lindheimer Panicgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The grass provides nectar and pollen for bees and beetles during its long blooming period. Seeds support various songbirds and small wildlife throughout 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.

Does Lindheimer Panicgrass fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.