Panicum virgatum 'Squaw' ~ Squaw Switch Grass heat-loving Symphyotrichum novae-angliae flower (27)

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae flower (27)

IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners

(3) Photo by The Plantography Project

leathery dark green leaves turn reddish at the onset of cold weather

Prefers part sun with moist well-drained soils

Panicum virgatum 'Squaw' ~ Squaw Switch Grass heat-loving Symphyotrichum novae-angliae flower (27)Squaw Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright medium green foliage with dark red tips and turns tan with rich burgundy tips for fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny red 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.