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Mexican panic grass

Panicum hirticaule

Mexican panic grass (Panicum hirticaule) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

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Family
—
Group
grass
Native range
Native to AZ, CA, NM, NV, OK, TX, WA
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–11a
Mature size
6"–4'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jul–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Mexican panic grass (Panicum hirticaule)
Panicum hirticaule — Mexican panic grass. Photo by Jose Hernandez via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Mexican panic grass (Panicum hirticaule) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

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, mexican panic grass pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi).

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