Plant Details

Common Name:Purple Tears Panicum

Botanical Name:Panicum v. 'Purple Tears'

Plant Type:ORNAMENTAL GRASS

Sun Exposure:Full Sun

Bloom Time:Summer to Fall

Average Size:3-4' x 2-3' (1-1.2m x .6-1m)

Cold Hardiness:-30°F to -20°F / -34°C à -29°C (USDA Zone 4)

Description:This gracefully arching Switchgrass has light green leaves in summer, that create a pleasing foil for the purple-grey flower spikes and deep purple seed heads in fall. Hardy, drought tolerant and easy-care, this grass is best grown in dry soils and full sun.