Frosted Explosion Ornamental Grass Seed

Product ID:1855.111855

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Panicum elegans

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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84 - 112 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Easy Choice Easy Choice
Variety is easy-to-grow.
Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Easy Choice Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

Frosted Explosion Ornamental Grass Seed

Product ID:1855.111855

Airy cut-flower filler.

The airy flower plumes add sparkle to bouquets and landscapes. A productive filler for bouquets, and a carefree bedding plant. For cut-flower production, keep harvested for second and subsequent flushes of stems.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 24–32"
  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Avg. 38,300 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Panicum elegans

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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84 - 112 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

Close

Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Easy Choice Easy Choice
Variety is easy-to-grow.
Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Easy Choice Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-14 days at 60-64°F (16-18°C)

SOWING:

Transplant - Sow 5-6 weeks before planting out. Cover seed lightly to aid germination. We recommend transplanting rather than direct seeding as young seedlings can easily be mistaken for grass weeds, making the first cultivation/weeding difficult.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

24-32".

PLANT SPACING:

10-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

When flower spikes are fully opened.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained soil.

USES:

Excellent cut flower. Filler or textural element in bouquets and mixed containers.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Panicum elegans

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