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Panic Grass Seeds
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Panic Grass (Panicum violaceum) - If you enjoy adding ornamental grasses to your indoor arrangements, grow Panic Grass seeds, and add this lovely annual drought tolerant grass to your cutting garden collection. Sometimes referred to as Violet Panic Grass, this annual is very attractive with purplish-green, pendulous flower-heads.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE GERM TIME
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 90 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seeds lightly and keep it moist
SOWING RATE
5 - 7 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
16 inches
Panic Grass (Panicum violaceum) - If you enjoy adding ornamental grasses to your indoor arrangements, grow Panic Grass seeds, and add this lovely annual grass to your cutting garden collection. Sometimes referred to as Violet Panic Grass, this annual is very attractive with purplish-green, pendulous flower-heads. The wispy, draping flowers are very useful for the flower arranger, and are often seen in arrangements. It can also be grown directly outdoors and is a very drought tolerant plant for an xeriscape garden where water conservation is required.
Start Panicum violaceum seeds indoors in the late winter for transplanting out once frost danger has passed. The germination for Panic Grass seeds can be erratic, so many gardeners prefer starting the ornamental grass seeds indoors and creating little plugs. For those who prefer direct sowing, prepare a seedbed that receives full sun, and place the seeds in fine soil. Lightly cover the Violet Panic Grass seeds with soil and keep them moist until germination occurs. This ornamental grass is a millet, and birds enjoy the dried seeds.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my panic grass?
Yes, cut back in late winter or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance.
Should I divide my plants?
Yes, plants do best when divided every 3 years or so to maintain vigor.
