Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Fire'
Poaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Bioswale Garden, Groundcover Collection
Source of plant
White Flower Farm, Garden Crossings
Description
‘Prairie Fire’ features tight, upright clumps of bluish stems and slender burgundy foliage, all topped with pink-tinted flowers in late summer. Long before fall, the foliage turns fiery red, creating a flame of color. to 5' tall and 2' across.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
flowering season, notable texture, winter interest, foliage characteristics