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Western Witchgrass

Panicumoccidentale

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Panicum (PAN-ih-kum)
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Species
occidentale (ock-sih-den-TAY-lee)
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Brown/Bronze
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is monocarpic
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