Panicum Virgatum Squaw
A clump-forming ornamental grass with upright growth, Panicum Virgatum Squaw bears narrow green leaves which turn red at the tip in late summer. From mid-summer onwards, the light and airy grass carries burgundy flower spikes, which, together with the foliage, turn golden bronze as autumn progresses, forming a beautiful accent in the garden.
- 5L
- Height and Spread: up to 190cm (6ft) x W: 90cm (2ft 11in)
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A clump-forming ornamental grass with upright growth, Panicum Virgatum Squaw bears narrow green leaves which turn red at the tip in late summer. From mid-summer onwards, the light and airy grass carries burgundy flower spikes, which, together with the foliage, turn golden bronze as autumn progresses, forming a beautiful accent in the garden.
This switch grass is perfect for adding vertical interest to the rear of a border, planting as a feature in a container garden or adding to other grasses and prairie style plants such as echinacea, helenium and salvia.
- Flowers: July - September
- Hardy
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Cut back to the ground in late winter/early spring
- Does best in full sun but will tolerate some shade