Wiry Panicgrass
Panicum flexile
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, FL and 29 more states
Pollinators
bees
Wiry panicgrass is a fine-textured native bunchgrass that forms neat, compact clumps. This drought-tolerant perennial produces delicate seed heads from summer through fall and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wiry Panicgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The grass provides nectar for bees through its summer blooms and offers seeds for birds in fall. Its clumping structure creates shelter for beneficial insects.
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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