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Panicum amarum

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Panicum amarum

$1.00

BEACH GRASS

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant, Winter Interest

Bloom Time

March, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Height

3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Panicum amarum

Graceful fountain habit. Clump forming blue-green foliage. 5 – 6′ tall in garden conditions, 3 – 4′ tall in xeric/beach conditions. Dune stabilizer grass. Airy flowers August persist through winter. Full sun, well-drained, dry soil. Tolerant of salt spray. Deer resistant. Native species of Long Island, CT, RI and MA coastlines. Zone 3.

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