Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Panicum virgatum

  • Common Name - switch grass
  • Botanical Name - Panicum virgatum
  • Family - Poaceae 
  • Bud - Basal 
  • Fruit - grain - caryopsis 
  • Leaf - burgundy-red foliage, compact, narrow, erect, 3' tall
  • Flower - pannicle inflorescence, July - August
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - clumping
  • Size - 3-4 ft, spread 3-4 ft
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - ground cover, ornamental, rock garden

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