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Addison's rosette grass

Dichanthelium ovale var. addisonii

Addison's rosette grass (Dichanthelium ovale var. addisonii) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 6"–2'.

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Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 26 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Addison's rosette grass (Dichanthelium ovale var. addisonii) — *Dichanthelium ovale var. addisonii* — Addison's rosette grass. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Addison's rosette grass (Dichanthelium ovale var. addisonii) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. 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, addison's rosette grass pairs naturally with: Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Eastern Woodland Sedge (Carex blanda), Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea).