Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons

(='RR1') Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses, with no tendency to spread or become troublesome. This colourful midsized selection forms an upright clump of leaves that begin blue-green then develop wine-red tips as they mature. Airy heads of tiny reddish-brown 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 by Dr. Mark Brand at the University of Connecticut. USPP#17944: unlicensed propagation prohibited.