Velvet panicum

Velvet panicum (Dichanthelium scoparium) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically gray-green.
It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 4.3 feet with roots at least 6 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Dichanthelium scoparium profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Dichanthelium Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Natives with gray-green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs