Indian Rice Grass

Indian Ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) is a graceful native bunchgrass that’s as functional as it is beautiful. With its airy seed heads that dance in the breeze and soft, fine-textured leaves, it brings a sense of movement and natural elegance to dry landscapes. Once a staple grain for Indigenous peoples and still valued today for its nutritious seeds, this native grass plays a vital role in both ecological restoration and modern sustainable gardening.

Ideal for erosion control, wildlife forage, or simply adding a naturalistic element to xeric designs, Indian Ricegrass thrives in hot, dry conditions where other grasses falter. Its strong roots and drought tolerance make it a go-to for revegetation efforts, and it looks just as at home in a thoughtfully-designed dryland garden. Fast to establish and low-maintenance once mature, it’s a resilient and versatile native hero.