Tickle grass

Panicum trichoides

Panicum

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Tickle grass is a delicate tropical ornamental that adds fine texture to garden borders. Provide consistent moisture and protection from strong winds to prevent damage to its slender stems. Best grown in warm climates with reliable rainfall or irrigation.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry, Maintain Consistent Moisture

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Argentina Northwest

Aruba

Belize

Bermuda

Bolivia

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Central African Repu

China Southeast

Christmas I.

Colombia

Congo

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 31, 2020 by Oses Andrei (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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