Switch Grass, Purple Tears

Panicum virgatum

$20

Outdoor Plant Size

Purple Tears Switch Grass features airy plumes of gray flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to mid fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are light green in color with hints of silvery blue. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of orange and red in the fall. The purple seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The tan stems can be quite attractive.

Mature Height: 3' - 5'

Mature Spread: 3' - 5'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun

Water Needs: Moderate

All returns must be either brought in or postmarked within 14 days of the purchase date or delivery date, whichever is more recent. Items returned after this period will not be accepted or eligible for a refund.

Annuals and Perennials are not covered under warranty.


If you are returning item(s) purchased in our stores, please bring your receipt. When returning an online purchase, please include the order confirmation emails.
Returns without a receipt within 14 days receive store credit at the lowest price offered.

All returns must be either brought in or postmarked within 14 days of the purchase date or delivery date, whichever is more recent. Items returned after this period will not be accepted or eligible for a refund.

Annuals and Perennials are not covered under warranty.


If you are returning item(s) purchased in our stores, please bring your receipt. When returning an online purchase, please include the order confirmation emails.
Returns without a receipt within 14 days receive store credit at the lowest price offered.

Plant Profile

Switch Grass, Purple Tears

Sunlight Exposure

Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Landscape Use

Mass Planting

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Clumping

Flowering Season

Summer, Fall

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Benefits Birds

Season of Interest

Summer, Fall

Fall Color

Red-Burgundy, Copper-Brown-Bronze

Garden Performance & Beauty

None

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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