Panicum virgatum (Poaceae)

Switch grass,   panic grass.

Native to prairies and open ground, open woods, and brackish marshes, from eastern Canada through most of the United States. It is quite diverse in size, growing from 1.2 - 2.4m tall. It may be erect-stemmed and narrow, or lax and billowing in form. Summer foliage colour ranges from typical deep green to bright powder blue, and autumn tones vary from typical golden-yellow to deep burgundy. It begins growth late in spring, grows strongly in the heat of summer, and flowers in July or August. Versatile in the garden, effective as a specimen, in sweeps or masses, for screening, at the edges of pools or ponds, or in a large decorative container. Drought tolerant once established and withstands soggy soils or periodic flooding. Requires little maintenance except cutting back annually in late winter or early spring.
Ht. 1.2 - 2.4m. Very hardy


Price
  9cm pot       £2.50