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Peat Grass

Dichanthelium lanuginosum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Peat Grass (Dichanthelium lanuginosum)
Photo: Sus scrofa / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

8"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 41 more states

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast RangeSierra NevadaCentral California ValleySouthern California/Northern Baja CoastCentral Basin and RangeMojave Basin and RangeCentral Oklahoma/Texas PlainsEast Central Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal PlainSouth Central Plains

Dichanthelium lanuginosum is a perennial grass that forms neat, low clumps with soft, fuzzy foliage. This grass produces delicate seed heads from summer through fall and tolerates partial shade conditions well.

In an HOA neighborhood

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

Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.

  • May look unstructured compared to traditional ornamental grasses
  • Seed heads could be seen as untidy by some HOAs

Wildlife value

This native grass provides seeds for songbirds and small mammals throughout fall and winter. The foliage 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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