Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
(Dallas Blues Switch Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C)
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Exposure |
Full sun
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Form |
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Foliage Height |
48" (122 cm)
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Width |
42 " (107 cm)
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Flower Height |
72" (183 cm)
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Flower Colour |
Tan flowerheads age to pink-purple
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Bloom Time |
July - September
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Watering Needs |
Moderate-Low. Drought and salt tolerant once established
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Soil Preferences |
Average, moist, well-drained
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This stunning warm season perennial grass has sturdy, upright arching, steel-blue leaves topped with misty purple flower panicles that mature to a glorious pink-purple in fall; lovely winter interest; somewhat salt tolerant; easy to grow; deer resistant; drought tolerant once established.
Lovely winter interest
Good in containers, mass plantings, seaside and water-wise gardens, as a specimen, background.