Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog'

Also called Blue Switch Grass

Short upright habit
Late spring foliage emerges steely blue
Grass is topped with cloud-like airy pink panicles
This cultivar takes a few seasons of growth to show its full form
Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
Flower Height: 110cm
Foliage Height: 90cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
90-110 cm

SPREAD:
75-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This grass grows in a wide variety of soil conditions from wet to average, and is drought tolerant, once established. Grows best in full sun and will flop over if grown in shade or overly rich soils. It should be pruned back to 10 cm above ground level in early spring.

Additional Notes about Prairie Dog Switch Grass:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.