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Deertongue Panicgrass

Panicum clandestinum

Seed provides food for many birds and small mammals; foliage palatable to larger mammals, caterpillars, & other insects

 

$3.00$36.00

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Description

Dichanthelium clandestinum, also known as Deertongue Panicgrass or Deertongue Witchgrass, is a native perennial warm season grass. It is found in shady moist woodland areas, moist sandy soil, in ditches, and along roadsides. This species produces open-pollinated flowers initially, then later in the season they produce self-pollinating flowers on small inflorescences that are usually hidden within the sheathes. Both types of flowers produce viable seeds.

Wildlife notes

The caterpillars of several skippers, the larvae of some moths, the Southern Corn Billbug, the Rice Stink Bug, the stilt bug, a variety of aphids, and several leafhoppers feed on Deertongue Panicgrass.  The seeds are an important food source to many birds, especially sparrows. Turkeys utilize the rosettes, foliage and seeds throughout the year. The seeds are also consumed by some small rodents, such as the wild House Mouse and Prairie Deer Mouse. Basal rosettes grow during autumn, remain green through winter, and provide valuable winter and early spring forage for deer.

 

Forage notes

Cattle, horses, sheep eat the young foliage of Dichanthelium clandestinum.

Landscaping notes

This species makes a nice ornamental grass.

Restoration notes

Deertongue really shines in restoration projects focusing on disturbed areas where site conditions limit the use of other species. It is tolerant of acidic soil, aluminum concentration, and light textured, droughty and infertile soil.

This plant is often included in the following mixes:

Companion Grass Mix – Shade

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Additional information

Weight N/A
Unit

Packet, Ounce, Pound

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Seeding Rate

6.67 bulk lbs/acre

Soils

Average, Moist

Height

24"-40"

Bloom Month

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Specialty Uses

Butterfly, Wildlife

What is PLS?

Pure Live Seed (PLS) is the portion of good viable seed per pound. It is a measure of the seed that is alive and able to sprout into plants. This product is sold by PLS ounce/pound. To provide one ounce/pound of viable seed, you will receive more than one ounce/pound of product. Read more about PLS here.