Blue Panic Grass (Panicum antidotale)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Panicum antidotale is a PERENNIAL growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says that the plant is edible but gives no further details. It is most likely referring to the seed. — One report says that the plant is edible but gives no further details.; It is most likely referring to the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)