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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

  • Common name

    Switch Grass

  • Botanical name

    Panicum virgatum

  • Variety

    Dallas Blues

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    6-7' (2 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Blue

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Olivia F.'s collection