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Pink Pappusgrass

Pappophorum bicolor

Last reviewed: September 2026

Pink Pappusgrass (Pappophorum bicolor)
Photo: (c) CH Hemphill, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by CH Hemphill

Toxicity unknown

Pink Pappusgrass (Pappophorum bicolor) 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

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

TX

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Chihuahuan DesertsEdwards PlateauSouthern Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal Plain

Pink Pappusgrass is a native Texas bunch grass that forms compact clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate, fluffy pink seed heads from spring through fall, creating an airy, ornamental appearance in the landscape.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Pink Pappusgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, mid zone.

  • Cut back in late winter

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides seeds for birds and small wildlife. While not a major pollinator plant, it offers habitat structure for beneficial insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Pink Pappusgrass need?
Pink Pappusgrass grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Pink Pappusgrass bloom?
Pink Pappusgrass blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Pink Pappusgrass native?
Pink Pappusgrass (Pappophorum bicolor) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Pink Pappusgrass HOA-friendly?
Pink Pappusgrass 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.

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