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Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues' PP11202
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Dallas blues switch grass is a superior native grass for the garden. This highly adaptable selection is tall and offers multi-seasonal interest. Its dense narrow, upright blades are steely blue-green and become even bluer when subjected to a bout of dry weather. Large airy plumes appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn and give plants a soft effect. In winter the dry plants may be left uncut to provide interest. Switch grass prefers a location with full sun and adequate soil moisture but will tolerate a wide range of soil types. If you have a spacious garden and want a pleasing airy ornamental grass, look no further. Switch grass may self sow, so it is helpful to mulch around them to deter germination. These grasses are quite drought-tolerant once established.
9 - 1
5 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Grass
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Fast
Drought Tolerant
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Yellow, Pink, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Steel Blue
No
Single
Yes
Fine
Matte
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Birds
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