About
A deciduous perennial grass with flat and linear leaves that are mid-green when young, maturing to purple from the tips through the length of the leaves. It also produces airy purple panicles from late summer to early autumn, followed by purple seed heads.
About the genus
Panicum can be annual or perennial, evergreen or deciduous grasses, with flat, narrowly lanceolate leaves, with large finely branched panicles of small spikelets in late summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation
PruningCut back clumps to the ground in late winter or early spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free