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Panicum clandestinum (Deertongue seed) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Panicum clandestinumPanicum clandestinum

Deertongue

In Stock: 1.258 lb (Total:1.258lb)

PANICUM clandestinum

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1.26 lb

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Germination:

92%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

199,760

Quantity:

1.26 lb

Collected in:

Pennsylvania

Crop year:

2015

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1822648

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: Broadcast, drill or hydroseed on prepared seed bed.

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Looking for a hardy and versatile grass for your land? Panicum clandestinum, commonly known as deertongue, may be just what you need. This rhizomatous perennial grass forms clumps of hairy stems up to 1.4 meters tall, with up to 10 long and lance-shaped leaves. It tolerates high levels of aluminum in soil and can thrive in acid and infertile soils, making it an ideal candidate for revegetating reclaimed land like mine spoils. The seeds attract many types of birds, including turkeys. While not a good forage for livestock due to its low nutrient content, deertongue is a great choice for landowners looking to reclaim damaged land and provide habitat for native wildlife. Try the cultivar 'Tioga', available since 1975.