Panicum virgatum 'Half Pint' - SWITCH GRASS 'HALF PINT'

Switchgrass with compact shorter statue of 3', upright, dense and not-flopping, sturdy in wind and heavy snow.

Dark rosy red flowers on the top of the plant, greenish leaves with golden fall color.

Very adaptable - can handle heat, humidity, black walnut and is drought tolerant.

Suitable for smaller gardens and spaces.

Size : 3' tall x 1.5-2' wide clumps

Blooming time : late summer to fall/winter

USDA zones : 4 to 9

Culture : sun, half sun, adaptable to various soil conditions, average soil, loam, clay soil. Ideal pH of the soil - neutral to slightly acidic.

Moisture Needs : medium-moist, medium (average), medium-dry, tolerates droughts.

Origin : Introduced by Walters Gardens (Zeeland, Michigan). Patented plant pending.

Deer/rabbit resistant : yes/yes

Attracts Hummingbirds : no, but attracts small song birds

Attracts pollinators : no

Pot Size : square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot

Plant combinations : Private and public plantings, low maintenance, sustainable, naturalistic plantings, deer resistant or prairie-inspired plantings.

Goes well with smaller to medium-sized shrubs. Can be combined with majority of common perennials for sun (those that prefer average to medium-moist conditions) : Asters, Agastache, Echinacea, Chelone, taller Coreopsis, Helenium, Heliopsis, Helianthus, Hemerocallis, herbaceous Hibiscus, various Irises, Leucanthemum, tall Nepeta, Perovskia, tall Phloxes, Physostegia, Rudbeckia and many others.

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