Small-fruited Witchgrass
Dichanthelium microcarpon
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 21 more states
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Small Panicgrass is a compact native grass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate seed heads from summer through fall and maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Small-fruited Witchgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May go dormant in winter depending on variety
Wildlife value
This grass provides seeds for songbirds and small mammals. The foliage offers shelter for beneficial insects and serves as a host plant for several native moth and butterfly caterpillars.
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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