In late summer or early fall (depending on your climate), strong, upright to arching stems are topped by light, airy, blue-tinged flowers followed by tan seed panicles which continue to provide visual interest well into the winter months.

Named for a beach town, Dewey, Delaware, 'Dewey Blue' is a native grass that is naturally found in the sandy coastal soils from Delaware to Florida and west to northeastern Mexico. It is used extensively to help stabilize sand dunes and thus grows best in dry, sandy soils. This grass is very low maintenance and easy to grow, making it a great choice for busy homeowners or beginning gardeners.

This grass is native to coastlines where the soil is sandy, dry, and infertile and the climate is sunny. Therefore, it grows best in these conditions. However, it will also grow in average to loamy soils with dry to average moisture levels. It does not perform well in clay or wet soils. Panicum is wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for seaside gardens or along roads that are salted in winter. No serious pests or diseases are known to affect this plant. Propagate it by division in spring after cutting the dried foliage back to ground level.

Attributes: Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Drought tolerant, Mass planting, Rock gardens, Salt tolerant, Specimen or focal point plant, Deer resistant.