Western Witchgrass
Panicumoccidentale

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Panicum (PAN-ih-kum)
Species: occidentale (ock-sih-den-TAY-lee)

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

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting