Parry Danthonia
Danthonia parryi
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CO, MT, NM, WY
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Danthonia parryi is a compact native bunchgrass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured foliage. This drought-tolerant perennial produces delicate seed heads from late spring through summer and maintains a tidy, controlled growth habit.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry Danthonia is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This native grass provides seeds for songbirds and small mammals. The clumping structure offers nesting material and shelter for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry Danthonia need?
- Parry Danthonia grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parry Danthonia bloom?
- Parry Danthonia blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Parry Danthonia native?
- Parry Danthonia (Danthonia parryi) is native to CO, MT, NM, WY, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Parry Danthonia HOA-friendly?
- Parry Danthonia is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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