Pappophorum bicolor is a species of grass known by the common name pink pappusgrass.
The plant is bunchgrass endemic to North America, where it occurs in Northeastern Mexico and in Texas (United States).[1] It is found in the Great Plains, other prairies, meadows, pastures, oak savannahs, and along roadsides.
This perennial bunchgrass grows up to 1 m (3 ft.) tall. The leaves are up to 20 or 30 centimeters long.
The narrow panicle is somewhat pink to purple in color.[1] It blooms from April to November.
Pink pappusgrass is used for the revegetation of rangeland, seeding along roadways, and for native habitat restoration.[2] It is good for wildlife, and it provides a forage for livestock.
Pappophorum bicolor is cultivated as an ornamental grass, for use in traditional, native plant, and wildlife gardens.[3] [4] [5]
The grass may be attacked by the rice stink bug (Oebalus pugnax).[2]