Switch Grass 'Half Pint'

Scientific Name: Panicum virgatum

Common Name: Switch Grass

Hardiness Zone: 4–9

Hardiness Degree: -34°C (-30°F)

Blooming Season: Late Summer to Fall

Plant Habit: Upright, Clump-forming

Characteristics: Dwarf variety with finely textured blue-green foliage, turns golden-yellow in fall, airy reddish-pink flower panicles appear in late summer, excellent for small spaces, low maintenance, drought tolerant once established, deer resistant

Water: Low to Moderate; prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a range of conditions

Fertilize: Apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring if needed

Spacing: 18–24 inches

Height: 18–24 inches (including blooms)

Width: 18–24 inches

Exposure: Full Sun