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Indian ricegrass

Achnatherum hymenoides

Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

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Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 19 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) — *Achnatherum hymenoides* — Indian ricegrass. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Dominic Gentilcore, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, indian ricegrass pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata).