Switchgrass 'Purple Tears'

COMMON NAME: Purple Tears Panicum

BOTANICAL NAME: Panicum v. 'Purple Tears'

PLANT TYPE: ORNAMENTAL GRASS

SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun

BLOOM TIME: Summer to Fall

AVERAGE SIZE: 3-4' x 2-3'

COLD HARDINESS: USDA Zone 4

DESCRIPTION: This gracefully arching Switchgrass has light green leaves in summer, that create a pleasing foil for the purple-grey flower spikes and deep purple seed heads in fall. Hardy, drought tolerant and easy-care, this grass is best grown in dry soils and full sun.

Available in 1 gallon pots