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Panicum virgatum

Panicum virgatum

'Prairie Dog'

SWITCHGRASS

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

July, August, September, October, November

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant, Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant, Winter Interest

Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Dog’

Upright blue grass selected for its strong short form and brilliant red fall color. 3-4′. Cloud like panicles start July and carry through to November. Full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Can withstand snowloads. Selection of a northeastern U.S. native. Zone 4.

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