Savannah-panicgrass
Phanopyrum gymnocarpon
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
FL
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Savannah panicgrass is a native bunch grass that forms attractive clumps with delicate seed heads appearing from summer through fall. This medium-sized grass works well as an accent plant or in mass plantings, offering year-round structure with seasonal interest from its wispy flowering stems.
In an HOA neighborhood
Savannah-panicgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- May appear too informal for conservative HOAs
- Seed heads could be perceived as untidy by some
Wildlife value
The seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals. As a native grass, it supports various insects and contributes to the local ecosystem food web.
Common questions
- How much sun does Savannah-panicgrass need?
- Savannah-panicgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Savannah-panicgrass bloom?
- Savannah-panicgrass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Savannah-panicgrass native?
- Savannah-panicgrass (Phanopyrum gymnocarpon) is native to FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Savannah-panicgrass HOA-friendly?
- Savannah-panicgrass 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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