Panicum

Buy Native Switch Grass online. Native to nearly all parts of the United States, this common ornamental grass is a diverse species. Drought resistant once established, but can be grown in average to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Great for soil conservation, forage and grazing, game cover, soils with low fertility, and as an ornamental in the garden. Switch Grass has a tall, columnar form with medium green leaves that turn golden yellow in fall and tan in winter. In mid-summer, foliage is topped with misty pink flower panicles that float above the grass clump like a cloud. Seeds are a food source for birds in the winter.

Buy Prairie Winds® Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass online. This hardy switch grass is a perennial substitute for Pennisetum rubrum. 'Cheyenne Sky' forms a tight, vase-shaped clump of blue-green foliage that begins turning wine red in early summer.

Buy Gunsmoke Switch Grass online. A native grass that has beautiful seed heads in late summer. Wide, steel-colored leaves create a dense and robust habit. Seed heads are tan and billow over the top of the grass. This grass is sturdy and will remain standing through winter except in heavy snows. Perfect as a specimen grass in mass plantings, as a screen, and alongside ponds or streams. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions.

Buy Heavy Metal Switch Grass online. Glaucous-blue leaves and a strong upright form create a formal appearance, softened only by its delicate seed heads. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

Buy Hot Rod Switch Grass online. 'Hot Rod' starts with blue-green foliage that rapidly changes into full-throttle deep red. Red-purple panicles emerge in mid-summer. Excellent choice for mass plantings.

Buy Prairie Winds® Niagara Falls Switch Grass online. Notably wide for a Panicum, 'Niagara Falls' is excellent for filling space in the landscape. This native ornamental grass appears like a Miscanthus in the landscape with arching foliage, but adds the powder blue color characteristic of switch grass. In fall, sprays of cream seed heads pack the top of the plant.

Buy Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass online. Elevate your autumn landscape with Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass, a captivating native perennial that transforms your garden into a symphony of vibrant color and graceful movement. Imagine the ethereal beauty of its rosy-purple seedheads, a richer, more intense hue than its cousin, 'Apache Rose,' creating a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of fading summer blooms. This mid-sized wonder, towering a full foot above 'Apache Rose,' boasts an elegant, upright form, composed of striking blue-green leaves, ensuring a visually stunning display from spring through fall.

Experience the tranquility of Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass as its sturdy stems sway gently in the breeze, creating the soothing "swishing" sound that lends Switch Grass its name. Unlike the sometimes-floppy 'Northwind,' this cultivar maintains its upright composure, resisting collapse even as the seasons progress. Its robust structure provides vital winter shelter for birds, adding a touch of wildlife-friendly charm to your garden. Versatile and adaptable, Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass thrives in full sun and proves remarkably deer resistant, making it an ideal choice for a variety of landscaping applications, from specimen plantings to mass displays, natural screens, and even container gardens.

Invest in the enduring beauty and ecological benefits of Prairie Winds® October Sky Switch Grass. Picture the dramatic contrast of its vibrant seedheads against the golden hues of autumn, or the graceful silhouette of its upright form against a wintery landscape. This exceptional grass isn't just a plant; it's a living sculpture, a testament to the resilience and beauty of native flora, designed to enrich your garden with texture, movement, and a touch of wild elegance, year after year.

Buy Red Rotstrahibusch Switch Grass online. Nice touches of burgundy-red color in autumn. May retain green coloring in hotter climates. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.

Buy Prairie Winds® Totem Pole Switch Grass online. 'Totem Pole' is a sturdy, durable ornamental grass that withstands adverse weather conditions. Grey-green leaves form a strictly upright column of steel blue foliage. Golden seed heads in fall. Salt tolerant.