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Panicum virgatum

'Short Orient'

DWARF SWITCHGRASS

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

March, July, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Raingarden Suitable, Winter Interest

Panicum virgatum ‘Short Orient’

Beautiful & versatile long-lived grass. Seed heads begin in July. Compact plants only 2′ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Salt tolerant. Remains attractive through winter. Effective singly & in masses. Cut back in early spring. Northeastern U.S. native. A Long Island native selection. Zone 4.

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