100 Seeds Deertongue Panicum clandestinum Warm Season Grass

Deertongue (Panicum clandestinum) is a warm-season perennial bunchgrass native to eastern North America, valued for its arching foliage, airy seed heads, and dependable performance in meadow and naturalized plantings. It forms tidy clumps of broad, light green blades and produces delicate panicles in summer that shift to tan as they mature, adding texture and movement to the landscape.

Deertongue works well in native plant gardens, pollinator and wildlife plantings, meadow restorations, and erosion-prone areas where a robust, clump-forming grass is desired. Its seed heads dry nicely for arrangements, and the plant provides cover and forage value in natural settings. It tolerates a range of conditions once established and pairs well with wildflowers and other warm-season grasses.

Species: Panicum clandestinum

Type: Warm-season perennial bunchgrass

Plant_Habit: Clump-forming, upright to arching

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Average to medium, well-drained; tolerates sandy and clay soils

Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable

Zones: 4-9

Germination: 14-28 days with cold-moist stratification recommended

Sowing: Surface sow, lightly pressed into soil; do not bury deeply

Spacing: 18-24 inches

Notes: Native meadow and restoration grass; seed heads persist into fall