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Tobosagrass

Pleuraphis mutica

Tobosagrass (Pleuraphis mutica) 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–10b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Apr–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
grass
Native range
Native to AZ, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10b
Mature size
6"–2'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Tobosagrass (Pleuraphis mutica)
Pleuraphis mutica — Tobosagrass. Photo by Jaxeco via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Tobosagrass (Pleuraphis mutica) 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–10b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Apr–Oct. 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, tobosagrass pairs naturally with: Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Common Rush (Juncus effusus).

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