Overview
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' is a clump forming grass like in the genus Panicum, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' is a perennial grass that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of up to 150 cm. Its foliage exhibits a blue-grey to sea-green hue that transitions to a warm golden color in the fall. In late summer, it produces spikes of arching, light-beige flowers.
About the genus
Panicum consists of grasses that may be either annual or perennial, and can be evergreen or deciduous. They feature flat, narrow leaves shaped like lanceolates and produce large, intricately branched panicles filled with small spikelets during late summer or autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Panicum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist'
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation
- Pruning
- Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in mid-spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist'?
Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation.
Where is the best place to plant Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist'?
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' need?
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist'?
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
How big does Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' grow?
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' hardy in the UK?
Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist' has a UK hardiness rating of H5.
How do I propagate Panicum amarum 'Sea Mist'?
Propagate by division in mid-spring.