The reddest Panicum virgatum
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anyone growing Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky' ?
Comments (2)I bought a plant last fall because I like the fact that it is one of the "smaller" Panicums on the market. Mine seems quite happy and is about 3-4" high now. Panicums are a warm-weather grass, so they are just starting to grow here....See MorePanicum virgatum - floppy mess
Comments (10)Some types of panicum are prone to flopping. You didn't mention what type you have? 'Dallas Blues' and 'Cloud Nine' are two I know of. I have read about this a lot online as well. If you want a very nice upright type, I suggest Panicum 'Northwind'. It looks like its been spray starched and it is the most well behaved. The growth is very stiff and vertical. I hate cutting it down each spring because it still looks so ornamental. This is one of the prettiest grasses I grow and I wouldn't be without it. Too much water and/or soil that is too rich will definitely cause flopping. Staking would look awful in my opinion, it would be better to find a replacement that works for the spot. I have dug out many clumps. Its hard work but if a 'girl' can do it........ Shrubs are much much worse to dig out. Most clumping grasses will start to die out in the center. If left long enough they will form a donut. If a clump is doing this, it is definitely time to dig it out and divide it. Or, you can take a saws-all to the center during your spring cutting back, cut it out dirt and all, like an apple core and replace the soil with some good soil. The grass with then be able to fill in. This post was edited by GreatPlains1 on Fri, Sep 13, 13 at 15:19...See MorePanicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Comments (8)I'm not sure what a "cheat grass" is, but P.v. 'Shenandoah' is far from invasive. In your zone, it should be very well behaved. You're in the north end of it's hardiness range, so it isn't likely to set viable seed, or reproduce in any other fashion. I have a small clump from a small division about 2 years ago, and it's doing just fine. It's only about 18" tall right now, and looks like it may hit 30" this year. The clump is tight and upright and has gorgeous coloration. I just potted up 5 more of them from the Park's Wholesale clearance sale. They'll probably go into the ground in late summer....See MorePanicum virgatum Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass
Comments (1)A grouping of 3 plants shown in different seasons. I started 6 more plants this spring from root sections, they were easy to dig out. Closeup in late summer 2014 with little bluestem in front Same clump wide shot February 2015 prior to cutting back Wide shot in late afternoon sun, P. 'Heavy Metal' to the right of photo May 2015 behind a swath of Mexican Feather Grass...See Moredg
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