Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms' ~ Hanse Herms Switch Grass firefly Dryopteris tokyoensis kz2

Dryopteris tokyoensis kz2

Tall spikes of bright purplish-pink flowers in mid summer

Image: Photo by David J

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Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms' ~ Hanse Herms Switch Grass firefly Dryopteris tokyoensis kz2Hanse Herms Switch Grass is a dense fast growing grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright steely blue foliage with red tips turns tan with vibrant burgundy red tips in fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny pink flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA