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How to Grow and Care for Bitter panicgrass

Bitter panicgrass, also known as Dune panicgrass

Bitter panicgrass flourishes in well-drained, sandy soils and tolerates saline conditions, which is essential to its viability in coastal environments. It demands full sun exposure to thrive, making it imperative to place bitter panicgrass in a location that receives ample sunlight. Being a resilient species, bitter panicgrass requires minimal supplemental watering once established, marking it as low-maintenance and well-suited to xeriscaping.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bitter panicgrass

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-8
Hardiness Zones	2-9

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Bitter panicgrass exhibits a distinctive growth pattern featuring tall, erect, and slender clumps reaching heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). The leaves are long and narrow, tapering to a point. During the peak growing season, its foliage forms dense tufts crowned with feathery flower spikes. These spikes bear tiny seeds that provide a textural visual interest. Bitter panicgrass's coloration is a blend of blue-green hues that flourish under full sunlight.