Narrowleaf Witchgrass
Dichanthelium linearifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CO, CT and 35 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Slender rosette grass is a fine-textured native grass that forms neat, compact clumps with narrow leaves. It produces delicate seed heads from late spring through summer and turns attractive golden tones in fall before going dormant in winter.
In an HOA neighborhood
Narrowleaf Witchgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
The seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals, while the flowers attract native bees and beetles. Its clumping growth habit 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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