Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’

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Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’

Red Switch Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.290.240

Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses, with no tendency to spread or become troublesome. This tall selection forms an upright clump of blue-green leaves that develop wine-red tips in early summer. Airy heads of tiny green flowers appear in late summer. Attractive well into the winter. Flowers are good for cutting, fresh or dried. Trim back to the ground in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Bred and introduced by Gary Trucks of Amber Wave Gardens in Michigan. USPP#19367: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’

Optimal Growing Conditions	Appearance and Characteristics

Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist Care Level Easy	Flower Colour Deep Pink Blooming Time Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall Foliage Color Blue Red Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Massed Specimen Waterside Wild Flower Height 120-150 cm 47-59 inches Spread 75-90 cm 29-35 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium

Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’

Red Switch Grass

Plant number: 8.290.240

Further details for Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’

Further details for
Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’