Go Back Dust Devil Switch Grass

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Panicum Virgatum 'Dust Devil'
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    Plant Type: Grasses

    (Switch Grass) Neither wind or rain can knock down Panicum ‘Dust Devil’ PPAF.Switch Grass ‘Dust Devil’ PPAF grows well under less than ideal garden conditions. The blue-green to green foliage forms an upright, dense clump that flushes with a hint of deep purplish red in the fall. Wine purple flower panicles appear in late summer. ‘Dust Devil’ PPAF with it dense and durable foliage provides an important cover for birds during the coldest days of winter. This Switch Grass makes an excellent addition to Proven Winners® Perennials.

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    Flower Color

    lavender pink

    Foliage Color

    Blue/Green

    Plant Spread

    3'

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    4-5'

    Scape Height

    NA

    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    dried flower, drought tolerant, native

    Bloom Time

    late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Rabbits/deer

    Exposure

    full sun

    Growth Rate

    medium

    Seasonal Interests

    summer/fall/winter