Panicum capillare 'Sparkling Fountain'
witch grass
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This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: August to October
- Hardiness: Half-hardy annual
Jewelled beads of dew will adorn this dainty, airy grass, which forms festoons of fibre optic-like panicles of pale green followed by decorative purple seed heads. Great for the front of a border where the hazy, flowering sprinkle will complement brightly coloured perennials, such as Michaelmas daisy, beyond. ‘Sparkling Fountain’ dries brilliantly, too, making this 'Witch Grass' a great annual foliage plant for cut flower displays.
When planting, incorporate some well-rotted compost or manure into the planting hole and surrounding area.
Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a thin layer of sieved compost. Germination takes around a week, once large enough to handle, transplant seedlings (in small clumps) into pots of multi-purpose compost. Move the established seedling outside (once acclimatised) and the risk of frosts has passed.