Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms' ~ Hanse Herms Switch Grass firefly IMAGE: Photo by Doug McGrady

IMAGE: Photo by Doug McGrady

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Good drought tolerance

Image: Photo by David J

Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms' ~ Hanse Herms Switch Grass firefly IMAGE: Photo by Doug McGradyHanse Herms Switch Grass is a dense fast growing grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright steely blue foliage with red tips turns tan with vibrant burgundy red tips in fall. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny pink 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