Grasses > Switch Grass
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A great deciduous ornamental grass for adding vertical interest and movement in to the garden, especially in fall when the leaves deepens to red-purple. New for 2005, a fountain-like grass of red-tinted, green leaves, enhanced by cloud-like sprays of pink-tinged flowers in July. Best planted in moderately fertile, good draining soil.
Location: full sun.
Soil Type: moderately fertile, good draining soil.
Growth Rate: average
Flowering Period: August and September
Flower Colour: pink-tinged.
Other Characteristics: striking fall colour.
Plant Hardiness: fully hardy.
Plant Care: Lift and seperate congested colonies between mid-spring and summer.
Matches: Allium sphaerocephalon, Monarda 'Aquarius', Sedum 'Herbstfreude', Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen', Stipa tenuissima, Verbena bonariensis