Grass - Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' PP32736

Common Name: Prairie Dog Switch Grass

Patent: PP32736

Bloomtime: Late Summer

Bloomcolor: Red shades

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Height: 0.9-1.2 m (3-4')

Spread: 0.6-0.9 m (2-3')

Spacing: 0.6 m (2')

Water: regular moisture

Hardiness: Zones 4-9

Zone: 4

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts wildlife

Drought Tolerant: Good drought tolerance

Characteristics: Forms a sturdy, upright clump of blue-green foliage. Shorter than other Switch Grasses., Open, cloud-like clusters of pinkish purple flowers are produced in late summer maturing to tan in the fall., Makes an attractive addition to mixed bor, Tolerates both wet and dry soils.