Pineland Silkgrass
Pityopsis aspera
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Pineland Silkgrass (Pityopsis aspera) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Pineland silkgrass is a compact native perennial with silvery, grass-like foliage that forms neat clumps. It produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers from summer through fall, providing long-lasting color in sunny, dry areas. The evergreen foliage maintains year-round interest with its attractive silvery texture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pineland Silkgrass 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
The extended bloom period from July through October provides nectar for bees and butterflies during late summer and fall when many other flowers have finished. The seeds also attract small birds and beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pineland Silkgrass need?
- Pineland Silkgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pineland Silkgrass bloom?
- Pineland Silkgrass blooms in July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Pineland Silkgrass native?
- Pineland Silkgrass (Pityopsis aspera) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Pineland Silkgrass attract?
- Pineland Silkgrass draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Pineland Silkgrass HOA-friendly?
- Pineland Silkgrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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