Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch GrassPurple Tears Switch Grass is a native warm season ornamental grass with a dense upright habit and fine light green foliage that holds in fall. In summer stems holding airy clusters create a cloud of tiny, soft grey flowers above the foliage followed by purple seedheads that persist to winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4' Spread: 2' 2. 5' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA

Purple Tears Switch Grass is a native warm-season ornamental grass with a dense upright habit and fine light green foliage that holds in fall.  In summer stems holding airy clusters create a cloud of tiny, soft grey flowers above the foliage followed by purple seedheads that persist to winter.  Prefers part sun and moist well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant. Too much shade will lose its upright form.  Beetles and mites are occasional problems.  Root and crown rot may occur in poorly drained soils. Some susceptibility to rust.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Bog Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Daisy Mum, Sedum, Tickseed

IMAGE: The Ivy Farm, Panicum 'Purple Tears' 3gal. Switch Grass PP 28518

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