PRAIRIE WINDS® Apache Rose Switch Grass

Add a touch of romance to your garden with Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Apache Rose', an ornamental grass with delicate beauty. Its green leaves take on pink hues in the fall, while its airy, bright pink plumes dance in the wind, creating an enchanting spectacle.

Characteristics

• Form: Upright and compact, forming a dense, columnar clump.
• Flowers: Pale pink, airy, and abundant plumes, appearing in late summer and persisting into winter.
• Foliage: Blue-green, turning pink in autumn.
• Mature Size: 1.20 to 1.50 m in height and 0.60 to 0.90 m in width.
• Hardiness: Zone 3 (withstands temperatures down to -40°C).
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Tolerant of a variety of soils, well-drained to moist.

Where to plant and use

Panicum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Apache Rose' is ideal for:

• Beds and borders: Plant it in groups to create a textured backdrop, or mix it with other hardy perennials such as coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, asters, or daylilies.
• Cottage gardens: For a rustic and wild effect, combine it with other ornamental grasses such as Miscanthus or Calamagrostis.
• Screens and hedges: Its height and density make it an excellent choice for creating a natural and attractive separation.
• Pots and containers: It can be grown in pots to add a touch of verticality to your patio or balcony.

Growing tips

• Planting: In spring or fall, in well-drained soil. Space plants 0.75 to 1 m apart.
• Watering: Regular in the first year after planting, then drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Cut back foliage to 15 cm from the ground in late winter or early spring.
• Winter protection: Not necessary.