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Warty Panicgrass

Panicum verrucosum

Last reviewed: July 2026

Warty Panicgrass (Panicum verrucosum)
Photo: Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

12"–60" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

TN

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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, 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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