Prairie Winds Totem Pole Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Totem Pole'
Proven Winners
Prairie Winds Collection
This sturdy selection forms a towering, strictly upright clump of striking steel blue foliage; golden seed heads in fall; perfect as a landscape accent, or along borders
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
turning steel blue in color. As an added bonus
Planting and Growing
and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Prairie Winds Totem Pole Switch Grass will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 28 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground
and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., but has a definite preference for alkaline soils, This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 6'Hx28"W
Flowers are gold
Flowers from late summer to late fall
Fall color tan
Zone 3a
Likes average to moist soil