Upright, columnar switgrass cultivar – not-flopping, withstands wind and snow.
Great height of 4′, unique rose-colored flowers, gray-green leaves (with hint of rose color in the fall).
Handles heat, humidity, black walnut and is drought tolerant.
Suitable even for smaller gardens and spaces.
Size : 4′ tall x 2.5′ wide clumps
Blooming time : late summer to fall
USDA zones : 4 to 9
Culture : sun, half sun, adaptable to various soil conditions, average soil, loam, clay soil. Ideal pH of the soil – neutral to slightly acidic.
Moisture Needs : medium-moist, medium (average), medium-dry, tolerates droughts.
Origin : Introduced by Walters Gardens (Zeeland, Michigan). Part of PRAIRIE WINDS® Collection and Proven Winners Collection. Patented plant under PP29142 CPBR5651, unlicensed propagation for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Deer/rabbit resistant : yes/yes
Attracts Hummingbirds : no, but attracts small song birds
Attracts pollinators : no
Pot Size : round Proven Winner quart pot (4.25″ x 5″ deep pot)
Plant combinations : Private and public plantings, low maintenance, sustainable, naturalistic plantings or prairie-inspired plantings.Goes well with majority of common perennials for sun (those that prefer average to medium-moist conditions) : Asters, Agastache, Echinacea, Chelone, Coreopsis, Helenium, Heliopsis, Helianthus, Hemerocallis, herbaceous Hibiscus, various Irises, Leucanthemum, tall Nepeta, Perovskia, tall Phloxes, Physostegia, Rudbeckia and many others.
Picture copyright : Walters Gardens
