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Indian Ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) is a native, clump-forming grass that features showy and wiry flower plumes. It is extremely drought tolerant and prefers sandy, poor soils. The seeds and edible and can by eaten raw, cooked like oatmeal, or ground into a naturally gluten free and high protein flower for making breads or thickening during cooking. Plant Indian Ricegrass to add ornamental value and texture in xeric gardens, rock gardens, natural prairie plantings, or restoration projects. 

Expected 2025 Availability- Early to mid May

Indian Ricegrass

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  • Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)

    Mature Size: 18 - 24" tall and 12 - 18" wide

    Spacing: 1 - 2' apart

    Season: Warm-season grass

    Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9

    Light Requirement: Full Sun 

    Deer Resistant: No

    Salt Tolerant: Somewhat

    Soils: Prefers sandy, poor, rocky soils. 

  • Indian Ricegrass is an important forage plant for a variety of animals and provides food and cover for birds and small mammals. 

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