Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue'
Noted for its attractive blue foliage and fountain-like form. Blue-tinged flowers appear in late summer to early Autumn, followed by beige seed heads that persist well into winter.
Divide only in early Spring when new growth is about 12" height
Grows primarily in clumps, but may slowly spread by creeping rhizomes.
*Deer Resistant*
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial, Ornamental Grass |
| Foliage Type |
Winter Dormant
|
| Height |
2' - 4' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Clump-forming |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Bluish-green Long, Thin & Wispy in the Wind
|
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Winter Dormant
|
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Powder Blue (late Summer-early Autumn) |
Spacing Between
|
20" - 30" apart
|
| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
