Easy to grow and remarkably versatile, Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch grass, is a warm-season ornamental grass that thrives in USDA Zones 4–10.

Panicum emerges as days lengthen and temperatures rise, offering attractive flowering spikes and color-changing foliage that last through summer and fall. Even in winter, its sturdy, upright form adds seasonal interest while providing essential habitat for small birds.

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An Emerald Coast Growers exclusive, pictured above. 

Panicum v. 'Hot Rod' PP26074

Rev up to the red zone!

Earlier blooming for increased value.

The firmly upright blades emerge blue-green, then redden rapidly until the whole plant is a rich, deep maroon.

Height 3.5'

'Shenandoah'

Height 4'

Deep green foliage gradually takes on red hues transforming to luscious burgundy-wine red by September.

Highly valued for its tight clumping habit and delicate spray of panicles.

'Prairie Sky'

Height 5'

Grows in a wide range of soils and moisture levels.

The upright, arching truly blue foliage produces sandy-colored flower spikes in fall.

'Heavy Metal'

Height 5'

Glaucous blue leaves.

Its strongly upright habit creates a formal columnar shape softened by delicate seed heads.

'Dallas Blues'

Height 5-6'

Large, pastel-pink seed heads over showy wide blue leaves.

Bigger blooms and wider blades than many varieties, in true Texas style.

'Northwind'

Height 7'

Perennial Plant of the Year 2014.

Red flower panicles float over wide, steel-blue foliage that turns golden yellow in fall.

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