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Switch Grass
Outstanding foliage color makes this a must-have for the garden. A wonderful contrast to plants with purple or burgundy leaves, or in cool combination with silvers and grays. Large flowers are great for cutting.
Companion Plants
Coneflower
Shasta Daisy
Tickseed
Plant Details
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Common name
Switch Grass
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Botanical name
Panicum virgatum
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Variety
Dallas Blues
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
6-7' (2 m)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Blue
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Olivia F.'s collection