Beaked Panicgrass
Panicum anceps
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 25 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Beaked panicgrass forms neat clumps with fine-textured green foliage. It produces delicate seed heads from summer through early fall and goes dormant in winter, turning golden brown before new growth emerges in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beaked Panicgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant and brown in winter
- May self-seed in ideal conditions
Wildlife value
This grass provides seeds for songbirds and serves as host plant for several butterfly species. The seed heads attract goldfinches and other small birds during fall and winter months.
Common questions
- How much sun does Beaked Panicgrass need?
- Beaked Panicgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Beaked Panicgrass bloom?
- Beaked Panicgrass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Beaked Panicgrass native?
- Beaked Panicgrass (Panicum anceps) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 25 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Beaked Panicgrass HOA-friendly?
- Beaked Panicgrass 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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