Eaton's Panic Grass
Dichanthelium spretum
Description:
Wetland grass found on sandy shores. Grows taller than its relatives. Spikelets and blades sometimes are the only hairy parts of the plant. Flowers in the summer.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Eaton's Rosette Grass |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Late June to early August |
| Fruit Timing: | Vernal mid June to August and rarely later, autumnal July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | 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 |