Dichanthelium scribnerianum, commonly known as Scribner’s Panic Grass, is a perennial grass native to North America. It is typically found in a variety of habitats including wet meadows, swamps, forest openings, and occasionally in dry upland woods, often in clay or loamy soils. This grass exhibits a moderate growth rate and reaches a height of 0.5-1.5 feet (0.15-0.45 meters). Scribner’s Panic Grass has a clumping form with fine-textured foliage and bears green, inconspicuous flowers in the spring and early summer, which are not particularly showy but are valuable for native pollinators.

Scribner’s Panic Grass is appreciated for its adaptability and is used for soil stabilization and restoration projects due to its ability to thrive in a range of moisture conditions. It is suitable for naturalized areas, rain gardens, and as a component of native grass mixes. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and medium draining clay or loam soils. It is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate medium amounts of water. While not commonly used in ornamental horticulture, it can provide texture and interest in a native plant garden or meadow setting.CC BY-SA 4.0