Switch Grass is one of the easiest and most attractive ornamental grasses. This selection is a BRN family favourite which forms a tall, narrow mound of olive-green leaves, bearing airy heads of tiny green flowers in late summer. Fall colour is golden, fading to tan. Attractive in the garden all winter long. Flowers are good for cutting, fresh or dried. Trim back to the ground in early spring. Clumps are easily divided in spring. Drought tolerant once established. Chosen as the 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.
EXPOSURE: Sun
BLOOM TIME: Late Summer-Mid Fall
SIZE: 50-60" x 24-36"
HARDINESS: Zone 4