Britton's Panic Grass
Dichanthelium ensifolium
Description:
Grass growing in moist and wet places, especially on sphagnum mats. Sandy wetlands. Flowers in the spring, summer, and fall. Fruits in summer and fall. Can be distinguished because it grows in clumps and has hairy spikelets.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Cypress Witch Grass |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Vernal early June to mid July, autumnal July to October |
| Fruit Timing: | Vernal early June to mid July, autumnal July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G4, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade to shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |