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Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog PP32736' - Prairie Dog switchgrass from New Moon Nurseries

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog PP32736' - Prairie Dog switchgrass from New Moon Nurseries

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog'

Prairie Dog switchgrass: PP32736

Selected for it's shorter upright growth habit and sturdy stems, that will hold most snow loads and provide not only winter interest, but also cover for birds and other creatures.  It has the upright stature of Northwind, though much shorter, and a color similar to Heavy Metal. 

This switchgrass grows under 4 feet tall with clean blue foliage.  Heavy flowering plants bloom a delicate rosy color on green stems on the top third of the plant.


Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

Spacing:

4-6 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Bloom Color:

Rose

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Songbirds
  • Pollinators

Attributes

  • Cut Flower
  • Coastal
  • Clay Soil
  • Long Blooming
  • Bog
  • Interesting Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rain Garden
  • Dried Flower

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Flowering Months

  • September
  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Gray-Green

Grass Season

  • Warm Season Grass

Growth Rate

  • Fast

Juglans nigra Tolerance (Black Walnut)

  • Yes

Salt Tolerance

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet


Substitutions for Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog'

Switch grass Switch grass (Panicum virgatum)
Switch grass Switch grass (Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal')