Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Panicum virgatum Dallas Blues

Common Name: Dallas Blues Switch Grass

DescriptionA large warm season grass with blue foliage.
Pronunciation(PAN-ih-kum)(veer-GAH-tum)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, tolerates dry once established
Soil & Siteaverage, dry once established
Flowersreddish purple plumes
Leaveslisted as gray-blue but I have seen many plants that are definitely blue, broad blades, rust brown to tan in the fall
Dimensions5 feet tall, 2-3 foot spread, upright vase clump forming (have seen it listed at 6 by 6)
MaintenanceFor interest, structure and form allow plants to remain through the winter than cut back plants in the spring.
Propagationdivision
Cultivar OriginOriginally found in Dallas Texas (USA). Selected by Ken and Linda Smith of Change of Scenery Nursery in Columbus, Ohio.
Notes & Reference#222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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