Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons (Red Switch Grass)
This clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous blue green leaves that turn deeper shades of purple red in autumn and fade to beige in winter, while airy pink-tinged flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
3-4 ft tall x 2-2.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Feuille gris bleu, rouge en été, fleur rouge, croissance modérée, fleurit fin été, hauteur 110 cm x largeur 75 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# 17,944 |

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

(Li’l Bang™ Series) Large blooms of butter-yellow sport a heart of soft red that spreads farther down the petals the cooler the temperature gets, and flower on medium green foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer to early fall
0.75-1 ft tall x 1 ft-1.5 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Drought tolerant
Other plants in the Li’l Bang Series
Jaune avec un œil rouge doux, de grandes fleurs , feuillage vert moyen , taux de croissance modérée , fleurit début de l’été au début de l’automne , hauteur 20-30 cm x largeur 30-45 cm , plein soleil.

(Cara Mia™ Series) Masses of double lemon-yellow 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) Masse de fleurs doubles jaunes vif 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 bright bubblegum pink with a deep red-black eye grow on compact bright green foliage. Fast growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer to early fall
4-4.5 ft tall x 4-4.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Humidity tolerant
Other plants in the Summerific® Collection
Fleurs roses en forme de coupe de 6-12″ avec un œil presque noir et rouge foncé recouvrent le feuillage vert vif riche du milieu à la fin d’été, habitude dressée en colonne, 4-5′ haut x 4-5′ 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
1-1.5 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 clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous medium red-tinged green leaves that turn deeper shades of red in autumn and fade to beige in winter, while airy red-tinged flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
3-4 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Feuille verte, fleur rose, feuilllage d’automne rouge, croissance modérée, fleurit mi été, hauteur 135 cm x largeur 75 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.
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This clump-forming warm season grass features pendulous green leaves with hints of red that turn deeper shades of purple-red in autumn and fade to beige in winter, while airy silvery pink-tinged flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -30°F (-34°C)
3-4 ft tall x 2.5-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Panicles à fleurs colorées rosée, avec un feuillage vert bleuâtre tournant d’une couleur orange bronzé à l’automne, fleuris à la fin de l’été au début de l’automne, 3-4 pi haut x 2 pi large,plein soleil à l’ombre partielle