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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.

Panicum clandestinumPanicum clandestinum

Deertongue

Seeding rate is 3 lbs per acer or less.

In Stock: 1.063 lb (Total:1.063lb)

Panicum clandestinum

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Details

Germination:

92%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

197,762

Quantity:

1.06 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.

Discover the remarkable Dichanthelium (Panicum) clandestinum, commonly known as Deertongue, a resilient and versatile perennial warm-season grass native to the Eastern United States and Southeastern Canada. Deertongue is an excellent choice for revegetating disturbed and challenging locations due to its exceptional tolerance of harsh site conditions. With a pH tolerance as low as 3.8 and the ability to thrive in aluminum-rich, droughty, and infertile soils, it excels at transforming barren landscapes, especially acid coal and surface mine spoils. This species, typically growing one to 3 feet tall, forms hairy leaves and leafy rosettes in autumn, with stout rhizomes that produce two abundant seed crops annually. Ideal for non-cultivated and denuded sites, Deertongue can be seeded in early spring or late fall and is particularly compatible with other warm-season grasses like switchgrass. Easy to plant and manage, whether by drilling or broadcasting, it establishes a resilient vegetative mat over winter, setting a strong foundation for restoring degraded environments. Whether you're aiming to restore natural habitats or stabilize challenging terrains, Deertongue's hardiness and adaptability make it a dependable ally in environmental reclamation and rehabilitation projects.