Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' ~ Prairie Dog Switch Grass contemporary COMPANION PLANTS: Holly

COMPANION PLANTS: Holly

COMPANION PLANTS:  Lithodora

Grows best with full sun and moist well-drained soils

IMAGES: Photo by F

Powdery mildew and rust is common

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' ~ Prairie Dog Switch Grass contemporary COMPANION PLANTS: HollyPrairie Dog Switch Grass is a dense fast growing native ornamental grass native with sturdy stiff upright cool blue foliage that turns red in fall and fades to tan in winter. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny rose flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4'