Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Huron Solstice'
Poaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Source of plant
Walters Gardens
Description
Similar to P. 'Prairie Fire', this selection has blue-green foliage that turns a deeper shade of wine-purple beginning in early summer. This grass is strictly upright from to p to botton, unlike 'Prairie Fire' whose leaves curl at the top. In late summer deep purple panicles are produced. Height 4 feet.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
flowering season, notable texture, winter interest, foliage characteristics, fall color