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(Panicum acuminatum)
Tapered Rosette Grass (Panicum acuminatum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Panicum acuminatum, commonly known as Tapered Rosette Grass, is an evergreen perennial grass native to open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas of North America, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters). This grass forms dense clumps of fine-textured foliage, which can be a bright green or blue-green color, adding texture to garden compositions.
Tapered Rosette Grass is valued for its adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and its ability to tolerate medium amounts of water with medium or fast drainage. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, as ground cover, and for erosion control due to its dense growth habit. While it is not known for showy flowers, its foliage remains attractive throughout the year, and it requires minimal maintenance once established. It is also used in restoration projects and as forage in pastures. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread by seed, potentially becoming weedy in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Tapered Rosette Grass is valued for its adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and its ability to tolerate medium amounts of water with medium or fast drainage. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, as ground cover, and for erosion control due to its dense growth habit. While it is not known for showy flowers, its foliage remains attractive throughout the year, and it requires minimal maintenance once established. It is also used in restoration projects and as forage in pastures. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread by seed, potentially becoming weedy in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.25-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
native to open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas of North America, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Dichanthelium acuminatum, Panicum acuminatum, Dichanthelium acuminatum var. acuminatum, Dichanthelium villosissimum var. villosissimum, Dichanthelium acuminatum subsp. acuminatum, Panicum lanuginosum var. lanuginosum, Dicanthelium acuminatum, Dichanthelium acuminatum f. acuminatum, Panicum acuminatum var. villosissimum
GBIF Accepted Name: Panicum acuminatum Sw.