Switch Grass, Panicum Virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’

Example of Dallas Blues

Full Sun, Warm-season

The ‘Dallas Blues’ variety of Switch Grass has a blue to gray-green color that distinguishes it from the species. It does not get quite as tall as some other cultivars, but still has great winter interest, with the stalks able to hold on to a reddish color throughout the winter months. The flowers of this cultivar are pink-tinged and a little more ornamental than the species. It had excellent growth in its second season.

Advertised Height Advertised Zone

72”

4

Year Height/Width
Year 1 48”/24”
Year 2 70”/36”
Date Pictures
September 2007 Dallas Blues in Sept. 2007
November 2007 Dallas Blues in Nov. 2007
September 2008 Dallas Blues in Sept. 2008
September 2009 Dallas Blues in Sept. 2009
September 2009 (Close-up) Close up of Dallas Blues in Sept. 2009
November 2009 Dallas Blues in Nov. 2009