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Panicum virgatum Cape Breeze

Cape Breeze Dwarf Switchgrass: Patent PP24895

  • »  Upright compact habit
  • »  A North Creek introduction
  • »  Forms a tight upright clump of green foliage that remains green into fall
  • »  Red, airy, cloud-like panicles, 30 cm long, rise above the foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
  • »  Flower Height: 90cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 60 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
Additional Information about Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze'

This grass grows in wide variety of soil conditions from wet to average, and is drought tolerant once established. Grows best in full sun and will flop over if grown in shade or overly rich soils. It should be pruned back to 10 cm above ground level in early spring.