Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Blue Switchgrass
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This stunning Switchgrass stands out in the landscape with its striking physical attributes: blue, three-quarter-inch-wide leaves and billowy pink-colored, seed heads. It is a native cultivar that makes an excellent substitution for large exotic ornamental grasses such as those in the Miscanthus genus. Switchgrasses are known for being drought tolerant and undemanding about soil. They also provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife. In the landscape, they need to be cut back in spring before new growth appears. Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’ was discovered by Ken and Linda Smith of Smith’s Garden, Dayton, OH.
Zone
4-10
Growth Cycle
Warm
Features
- Native to North America
- Drought Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Bioswales/Vegetated swales
- Erosion control
- Meadow/Prairie Plantings
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium-fast
- Grow in 2 or 3 gallon containers or larger
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Water needs: keep evenly moist
- Fertilizing: use a slow release, medium-rate fertilizer
- Possible pests: spidermites, aphids, leaf spot, rust
- Overwintering: no special needs; do not overwater
- This grass can flop if fertilized too much
- If cutting back this plant, do so in early in the growing season to allow time for new growth to mature.
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Native cultivar that blends well with other cool-toned flowers and foliage
- Drought tolerant; low maintenance
- Superb blue foliage
- Keeps its shape through winter, adding texture and interest
- Produces airy pink-hued seed heads
- Wonderful solution for dry areas in full sun
- A tall bold plant for mixed borders
