Beaked Panicgrass
Panicum anceps
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
LA
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.
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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