Maiden Cane | Panicum hemitomon in Family Poaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Panicum hemitomon whose common name is Maiden Cane and which is a member of the plant family called Poaceae was introduced to the USA. It is not indigenous to that country.

Maiden Cane is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Medium green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Maiden Cane are narrow.

Panicum hemitomon or Maiden Cane does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by cutting.

Panicum hemitomon whose common name is Maiden Cane blooms in summer

Panicum hemitomon belongs to the plant family Poaceae. Like most aquatic plants Maiden Cane needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Maiden Cane can reach a height of 2 feet.