Deertongue Grass

Pretty airy panicles form at the tip of short bamboo-like stems from May through July & last for months, fresh bright green foliage (darker green in shade) consists of short, wide leaves which stick out from the stem every few inches, actually blooms again in late summer - these flower heads are mostly concealed near the stem but produce seeds which are eagerly sought after by chickadees, host plant for Tawny-edged Skipper (Polites themistocles), and other moths, erect or laxly growing along the ground, likes hot humid summers, woods & wood edges, nice contrast with woodland spring flowers or ferns, tuft forming by short rhizomes, spread 2-3 foot, yellow fall color.

1-4 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: NS, QC, & MI south to n. FL & e. TX

Germination - Easy: Scarify seed.
(approx. 200 seeds per seed packet)

Deertongue Grass 3.5 inch pot $12.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Deertongue Grass Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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