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Panicum virgatum 'Smoking Gun'
Smoking Gun Switchgrass: Patent PPAF
- » Tan seedheads
- » Very upright
- » Four-season interest
- » Drought tolerant
- Category:Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
This upright ornamental grass stands tall with medium-green foliage that forms a strong vertical accent in the garden. In late summer to fall, it produces airy tan seedheads in large, showy panicles that add texture and movement to the landscape. Its sturdy form and subtle color shift make it a versatile choice for borders, screens, and mass plantings, while the seedheads provide winter interest and food for wildlife.
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
| • | Specimen |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum 'Smoking Gun'
Thrives in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor or dry conditions, as long as drainage is good. Cut back old growth in late winter or early spring to make way for fresh foliage.