This sturdy selection forms a towering, upright clump of striking gray-green leaves; airy, rose colored plumes appear in late summer; leaf tips are tinted rose in fall; perfect as a landscape accent, or along borders
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Prairie Winds Apache Rose Switch Grass features airy plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to late fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are bluish-green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of rose and gold in the fall. The brown seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The tan stems can be quite attractive.
It is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cut back to the ground in late winter before active growth resumes.
| Dimensions | 30 × 4 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum 'Apache Rose' |
| Height | 4' |
| Width | 30" |
| Deer Resistance | Y |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | Net PS |
An upright, herbaceous perennial grass primarily valued for its showy summer plumes and intensely red and orange fall color; a great accent or screening plant; more tolerant of dry spells than other maiden grasses
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