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Softleaf rosette grass

Dichanthelium malacophyllum

Softleaf rosette grass (Dichanthelium malacophyllum) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–10a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms May–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to AR, ID, KS, KY, MO, OK, TN, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–10a
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: May–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Softleaf rosette grass (Dichanthelium malacophyllum) — *Dichanthelium malacophyllum* — Softleaf rosette grass. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Nathan Aaron, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nathan Aaron.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Softleaf rosette grass (Dichanthelium malacophyllum) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–10a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms May–Jun.

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, softleaf rosette grass pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium).