Panicum virgatum Hot Rod (Red Switch Grass)
This clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous blue-green leaves that turn deep rich maroon, while airy red flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
3-3.5 ft tall x 3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Feuille vert bleu changer bordeaux, fleur brun, fleurit fin été à début automne, hauteur 110 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.
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# 26,074 |

Yellow centres are surrounded by a frill of semi-double lavender blue-violet petals that grow on deep green foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts birds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderate salt tolerance
Drought tolerant
Fleur violet bleu, croissance modérée, fleurit fin été à début automne, hauteur 30-45 cm x largeur 30-45 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre

(Satin & Lace™ Series) Raspberry red flowers sport a vibrant eye and white accents on the ends of the petals. Feathery, bright green, threadleaf foliage forms a strong, upright clumping habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid summer to early fall
1.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Other plants in the Satin & Lace Series
Framboise rouge avec un œil rouge sombre et accents blancs , feuillage vert clair , croissance modérée , fleurit mi-été au début de l’automne , hauteur 40-45 cm x largeur 45-60 cm , plein soleil.

Daisy-like blooms in vivid shades of bright yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple flower on tall sturdy stems above deep green foliage. Moderate 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
1-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fleur multi couleur, cône brun, croissance modérée, fleurit début été à début automne, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 60 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.

Large dinnerplate-sized blooms of deep cherry red grow on compact dark green foliage. Fast growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer to early fall
4-4.5 ft tall x 3.5-4 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Humidity tolerant
Riche, rouge velouté profond, fleurs de 8″, habitude dense et verticale, feuillage vert foncé, floraison de mi-été au début d’automne, 4-5 haut x 3.5-4′ large, plein soleil/mi-ombre.

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 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fleurs jaune brilliant, centres brun, feuillage vert foncé, fleurit mi-été à tôt automne, attire papillons, facile a cultiver, taux de croissance modérée, 30cm de haut x 45-60cm de large, plein soleil à mi-ombre
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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.
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This clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous olive-green leaves that turn beige in autumn, while airy golden 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 bleu acier, jaune en automne, croissance modérée, hauteur 130 cm x largeur 70 cm, plein soleil.