'Green Drops' (Panicum violaceum) - Key Growing Information

A thick, freshly harvested bunch of 'Green Drops,' a variety of the ornamental grass, Panicum violaceum.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-14 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)

SOWING:

Direct seed (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep; cover lightly. Transplant - Sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 4-6 weeks before planting out.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

48-58".

PLANT SPACING:

3-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

STEM LENGTH:

12-58".

VASE LIFE:

10-14 days.

HARVEST:

Fresh or dried: harvest when seed heads are still green or have turned color, but foliage and stems are still green. To dry, stand cut stems in a container as the weight of the seed head will curve the stems gracefully; or hang in a dark, well-ventilated space.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average, well-drained soil.

USES:

Excellent fresh cut or dried flower. Naturalistic gardens and mixed grass plantings.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Panicum violaceum