Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' ~ Cape Breeze Switch Grass, Panic Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK and rhizomes are edible

and rhizomes are edible

hairy native perennial with an upright clumping habit with strong stems that do not need staking

USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 10

Best in full sun and well-drained soils

IMAGES: Michael Wolf

Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' ~ Cape Breeze Switch Grass, Panic Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK and rhizomes are edibleCape Breeze Switch Grass is a compact fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright foliage stays green for most of the season before turning reddish purple tips in fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny yellow green flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn bronze in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: