Panicum virgatum Dallas Blues (Blue Switch Grass)
This clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous blue leaves that turn rust-brown in autumn, while airy mauve flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
4-6 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Feuille bleue, fleur rose mauve, croissance modérée, fleur fin été, hauteur 135 cm x largeur 80 cm, plein soleil.
Zone | Zone 4 |
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Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Moisture | Moderate to Full Moisture |
Native to | Native Cultivar |
Patent Info | PP# 11,202 |

White flowers adorned with a gold centre on green foliage grow in a compact, bushy habit. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
0.5 ft tall x 0.5-1 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts birds and butterflies
Moderate salt tolerance
Drought tolerant
Ground cover
Fleurs blancs, centres d’or, taux de croissance vite, fleurit tard été à tôt automne, 15cm de haut x 15-30cm de large, couvre-sol, plein soleil

Red blooms with splashes of yellow grow on top of bright green foliage, adding intense colour into the landscape. Compact habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms from June to September
1 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Drought tolerant
Rebloomer
Fleurs rouges avec des taches de jaune sur le feuillage vert vif qui ajoute une couleur intense dans le paysage, floraison de juin à septembre, habitude compacte, 10″ haut x 15″ large, plein soleil.

(Cara Mia™ Series) Masses of double raspberry-pink flowers that, once fully bloomed, resemble puffballs, grow tall above deep green foliage. Rapid growth rate.
Use as cut or dried flowers. Be sure to keep some flowers in the garden over winter, as the blackened seedheads provide cold-season garden interest, as well as food for finches and other winter birds.
Blooms early to late summer
1.5-2.5 ft tall x 2-2.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
Other plants in the Cara Mia™ Series
(FLORAISON CONTINUELLE) Masses de fleurs doubles roses framboise sur une plante basse, dense et compacte, floraison de juin à octobre, habitude monticule, 16″ haut x 31″ large, plein soleil.

(Summerific® Collection) Large dinnerplate-sized blooms of lavender pink with a small dark red eye grow on compact midnight green foliage. Fast growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer to fall
3-4 ft tall x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Humidity tolerant
Long blooming
Deciduous
Other plants in the Summerific® Collection
Longues floraison, produit des très grandes fleurs (18-20cm) aux beaux pétales frisés, rose lavade avec oieul rouge, forme un touffe dense de feuillage vert très foncé ressemblant à celui d’un érable, besion de soleil et d’un sol tooujours humide mais bien drainé pour survivre, fleurit mi-été à tôt automne

This tall, slender perennial features widely branched inflorescence bearing fluffy blooms of white flowers that are a magnet for Monarch butterflies. The bright green, narrow grass-like foliage keeps its colour all season. Slow growth rate.
Blooms early summer
3-4 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fleur blanc crème, croissance modérée, fleurit début à fin été, hauteur 110 cm x largeur 60 cm, plein soleil.

Masses of bright yellow ray flowers with dark brown centres bloom on bright green, hairy foliage in a compact, dwarf habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fleur jaune or, centre brun, croissance modérée, fleurit mi été à mi automne, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 45 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.
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This tall, clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous glaucous blue leaves that turn beige in summer, while airy golden flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
5-7 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Feuillage vert gris, fleur jaune or, fleurit mi été à début automne, hauteur 190 cm x largeur 75 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.
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This clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous metallic blue leaves that turn bright chartreuse in autumn, while airy pink flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
5-6 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Feuille bleue, fleur verte, feuillage d’automne pointe bourgogne, croissance modérée, fleurit fin été, hauteur 135 cm x largeur 75 cm, plein soleil.