Warty Panicgrass
Panicum verrucosum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
12"–60" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TN, TX
Warty Panicgrass is a tall native annual grass that can reach up to 5 feet in height during the growing season. It produces delicate seed heads from summer through early fall and requires consistent moisture to thrive. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one year and will need to reseed naturally or be replanted.
In an HOA neighborhood
Warty Panicgrass is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
This grass produces seeds that feed native birds and small wildlife. The dense growth provides nesting habitat and cover for various species during the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Warty Panicgrass need?
- Warty Panicgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Warty Panicgrass bloom?
- Warty Panicgrass blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Warty Panicgrass native?
- Warty Panicgrass (Panicum verrucosum) is native to TN, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Warty Panicgrass HOA-friendly?
- Warty Panicgrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate 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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