Panicum virgatum

Airy seedheads top green to bluish leaves on stiff stems starting in July. Foliage turns tan in fall and is attractive with the seedheads for most of the winter.

H: 40 Inches  ·   S: 30 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' PP24895

'Cape Breeze' Switch Grass has clean green foliage which retains its color into late October, before turning an attractive tan throughout the winter. The airy tan inflorescences float above the upright compact plants, and serve as an important winter food source for birds. Panicum 'Cape Breeze' is an excellent native grass for its tolerance of sterile soils and salty conditions. Developed and introduced by North Creek Nurseries.

H: 30 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Gunsmoke' PP32373

Tan seedheads above steely green foliage in late summer. A midsized Switchgrass that holds up well through winter.

H: 48 Inches  ·   S: 36 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

'Heavy Metal' Switchgrass has blue-green foliage that is very upright, with attractive seedheads appearing in July and lasting throughout the winter. One of the earliest Switchgrasses introduced to the trade like all the Panicums this is an important seed source to feed winter birds. Selected by Kurt Bluemel.

H: 48 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

'Northwind' Switchgrass has green-tan seedheads above blue-green foliage with a very upright habit. Introduced by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm in Wisconsin. Our favorite upright Panicum, and the perfect tall grass for tight spots. An excellent tan in the winter. 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year. Bruce Neary of BCN Horticultural Services loves 'Northwind' because it never flops.

H: 72 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Flame' PP19367

H: 48 Inches  ·   S: 12 Inches  ·   Zone: 5

Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' PP28518

Smoky purple inflorescences top upright green stems and leaf blades starting in August. Holds up well in winter conditions, in attractive tan and buff colors.

H: 48 Inches  ·   S: 30 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Red Flame' PP35213

H: 36 Inches  ·   S: 12 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

Pinkish to tan seedheads hover over silvery green foliage in late summer and early fall. Foliage turns shades of red in fall and tan in winter.

H: 48 Inches  ·   S: 36 Inches  ·   Zone: 5

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

'Shenandoah' Switchgrass has reddish-tan seedheads above reddish-green foliage with burgundy tips. The fall color is a burgundy-red, turning to a soft tan in winter. Selected by Dr. Hans Simon in Germany and brought into this country by the US National Arboretum. Important food source for winter birds.

H: 36 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Summer Sunrise'

Pink inflorescences, bluish green upright foliage, blooms July and August. Tan foliage all winter, tolerant of clay and sandy soils.

H: 48 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud' PP20665

Airy pinkish tan inflorescences top upright blue green stems and blades starting in July. Panicums are excellent for winter interest in the landscape.

H: 84 Inches  ·   S: 36 Inches  ·   Zone: 4