Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass edging and Understory Tree

and Understory Tree

IMAGES: Ken Kennedy

Wood Spurge is a herbaceous evergreen perennial that grows in upright mounds

The flowers and seed heads directly on the stems and are inconspicuous

Large fragrant flowers that have ruffled bright yellow standards with matching beards and falls with white centers bloom from mid spring to late spring

Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears' ~ Purple Tears Switch Grass edging and Understory TreePurple Tears Switch Grass is a native warm season ornamental grass with a dense upright habit and fine light green foliage that holds in fall. In summer stems holding airy clusters create a cloud of tiny, soft grey flowers above the foliage followed by purple seedheads that persist to winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4' Spread: 2' 2. 5' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA