Blue Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues' Poaceae

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds, Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Klyn Nurseries, Plant Delights

Description

Plants reach 5' in height forming an upright clump of pendant powder-blue foliage topped in fall with reddish-purple inflorescences composed of distinct layers of flower heads. Found in Dallas, Texas.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

leaf color