Two-flowered Trichloris
Trichloris crinita
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Two-flowered Trichloris (Trichloris crinita) 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
24"–36" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, NM, TX
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Two-flowered Trichloris is a narrow, upright native grass that forms tight clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate seed heads from spring through summer and goes dormant in winter, turning tan or brown.
In an HOA neighborhood
Two-flowered Trichloris is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone.
- Cut back in late winter
Wildlife value
This grass provides seed for birds and small wildlife. The fine foliage offers some cover for insects and small creatures.
Common questions
- How much sun does Two-flowered Trichloris need?
- Two-flowered Trichloris grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Two-flowered Trichloris bloom?
- Two-flowered Trichloris blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Two-flowered Trichloris native?
- Two-flowered Trichloris (Trichloris crinita) is native to AZ, NM, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Two-flowered Trichloris HOA-friendly?
- Two-flowered Trichloris is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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