Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' ~ Prairie Dog Switch Grass low-chill IMAGES: Dinkum

IMAGES: Dinkum

Small clusters of greenish white berries follow the flowers

Large ball-like clusters of non-fragrant flowers open lime green but quickly mature to white in spring

The compound green leaves turn yellow-brown in fall

5-6 meters) and spreads about 15-20 feet (4

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Dog' ~ Prairie Dog Switch Grass low-chill IMAGES: DinkumPrairie Dog Switch Grass is a dense fast growing native ornamental grass native with sturdy stiff upright cool blue foliage that turns red in fall and fades to tan in winter. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny rose 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. America; GA Native Height: 3' 4'