Velvet Panicgrass
Dichanthelium scoparium
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Velvet Panicgrass has two flowering periods: spring and late summer. It prefers moist soil and part sun.
- Scientific Name: Dichanthelium scoparium
- Common Names: Velvet Panicgrass, Velvet Panicum
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: up to 5 feet
- Leaves: Covered in short, dense hairs
- Flowers: Green, Purple, Brown
- Bloom Time: May through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval plant host for several species of butterflies. Seeds eaten by many species of birds and mammals.
Where to Find It
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