Pinewoods Finger Grass
Eustachys petraea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 5 more states
Pinewoods finger grass is a low-growing native bunch grass that forms neat clumps in sunny, dry locations. It produces delicate finger-like seed heads from summer through fall and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pinewoods Finger Grass 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 grass provides seeds for birds and serves as host plant for several butterfly species. The clumping structure offers nesting material and shelter for small wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pinewoods Finger Grass need?
- Pinewoods Finger Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pinewoods Finger Grass bloom?
- Pinewoods Finger Grass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Pinewoods Finger Grass native?
- Pinewoods Finger Grass (Eustachys petraea) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Pinewoods Finger Grass HOA-friendly?
- Pinewoods Finger Grass 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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